Explore the Family Name Blackaby
The meaning of Blackaby
English (Hertfordshire): variant of Blackerby.
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How common is the last name Blackaby in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Blackaby" has experienced a slight increase over the past decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 62,236 and rose to 61,585 in 2010, marking a 1.05% increase. The count of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 301 in 2000 to 326 in 2010, a rise of 8.31%. However, the proportion per 100,000 did not see any significant change, remaining at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #61,585 | 1.05% |
| Count | 301 | 326 | 8.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blackaby
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that most individuals with the Blackaby surname identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease in this percentage from 97.34% in 2000 to 95.09% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an impressive increase from 1.99% in 2000 to 3.37% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.34% | 95.09% | -2.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 3.37% | 69.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |