Explore the Family Name Blache
The meaning of Blache
1. French (southeastern): topographic name for someone who lived by an oak grove, from the Old Occitan word of Gaulish origin blaca ‘oak plantation’, originally denoting a plantation of young trees of any kind. 2. French: habitational name from (La) Blache, the name of several places in the south of France.
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How common is the last name Blache in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Blache has grown slightly in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 59,769th most popular surname while by 2010 it had risen slightly to the 59,017th position, indicating a 1.26% increase in rank. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 316 to 343, marking an 8.54% rise over the decade. However, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #59,017 | 1.26% |
| Count | 316 | 343 | 8.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blache
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Blache surname identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 63.29% in 2000 to 59.18% in 2010. There is a notable representation of the Black community within this surname group, showing a growth from 27.22% in 2000 to 29.74% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic experienced a slight decline from 6.65% to 6.41%. Interestingly, the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase from 2.22% to 3.50%. No individuals with the Blache surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.29% | 59.18% | -6.49% |
| Black | 27.22% | 29.74% | 9.26% |
| Hispanic | 6.65% | 6.41% | -3.61% |
| Two or More Races | 2.22% | 3.5% | 57.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |