2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Blandi
An Italian surname derived from the Latin "blandus" meaning suave or charming.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Blandi. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Blandi surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Blandi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Blandi, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Blandi
The surname Blandi has its origins in Italy, and it is believed to have emerged during the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian adjective "bianco," meaning "white" or "fair," which may have been used to describe someone with light-colored hair or a pale complexion.
One of the earliest known references to the surname Blandi can be found in the historical records of the city of Florence, where a family by that name was documented in the 14th century. This suggests that the name may have originated in the Tuscan region of Italy, which was a major cultural and economic center during that period.
In the 15th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Blandi (c. 1410-1470) was a renowned architect and sculptor who worked on several prominent projects in Florence, including the Basilica of Santa Croce. His contributions to the city's architectural heritage have cemented his place in Florentine history.
Another influential individual with the surname Blandi was Ludovico Blandi (1524-1592), a Catholic prelate and diplomat who served as the Bishop of Orvieto and later as the Apostolic Nuncio to Spain under Pope Sixtus V. He played a significant role in the counter-reformation efforts of the Catholic Church during the 16th century.
In the realm of literature, the surname Blandi is associated with the Italian poet and playwright Niccolò Blandi (1585-1645), who was renowned for his works in the commedia dell'arte tradition. His plays, such as "La Pazzia d'Isabella" and "Il Tradimento d'Amore," were popular in their time and contributed to the development of Italian theater.
Moving forward in history, Giuseppe Blandi (1726-1804) was an esteemed Italian architect and engineer who was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and infrastructure projects in the city of Naples. His work on the Palazzo Reale di Caserta and the Reggia di Caserta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, solidified his reputation as one of the most influential architects of the Neapolitan Baroque era.
Another noteworthy figure was Antonio Blandi (1828-1901), an Italian politician and statesman who served as a member of the Parliament of the Kingdom of Italy and held various ministerial positions during his career. He played a crucial role in the nation's political affairs during the late 19th century.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Blandi
Among Census respondents with the surname Blandi, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Blandi bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Blandi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.9% · 102
- Two or more races6.0% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.4% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Blandi
Blandi appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-5 bearers (-4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 15,865 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+15 bearers (+14.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 14,684 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | -5 bearers (-4.7%) | Down 15,865 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +15 bearers (+14.9%) | Up 14,684 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Blandi surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #145,028 | 9.2% |
| Count | 101 | 116 | 14.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 29.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Blandi bearers went from 101 to 116 (+14.9% change). The surname moved up 14,684 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #145,028.
FAQ
Blandi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Blandi?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Blandi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Blandi?
Blandi ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Blandi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Blandi.
Has Blandi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Blandi went from 101 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 15 (+14.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Blandi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Blandi, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Blandi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.9% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Blandi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.9%), Two or More Races (6.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Blandi (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Blandi mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Latin "blandus" meaning suave or charming. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Blandi (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Blandi?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.