Explore the Family Name Blackard
The meaning of Blackard
1. English, Scottish, and northern Irish: perhaps a derivative of the nickname black heart, or from blackguard, a Tudor term denoting a group of the lowest-class menials in a household. 2. Perhaps also an altered form of German Blackert.
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How common is the last name Blackard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Blackard saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Blackard was ranked 18,506th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 19,834th place, showing a 7.18% decrease in rank. The number of people bearing the surname also declined over this period, dropping from 1,376 in 2000 to 1,355 by 2010, representing a 1.53% reduction. Consequently, the frequency of the name per 100,000 population fell by 9.8%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,506 | #19,834 | -7.18% |
| Count | 1,376 | 1,355 | -1.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.46 | -9.8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blackard
The ethnicity distribution associated with the surname Blackard also evolved during this period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Notably, the proportion identifying as White decreased slightly from 95.28% in 2000 to 93.73% in 2010, while those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 1.38% to 2.88%. There were no individuals recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year. The proportion of Blackards identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also dipped by 20.59%, whereas the count of those with two or more ethnic identities marginally reduced by 2.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.28% | 93.73% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 2.88% | 108.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 1.77% | -2.75% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.02% | 0.81% | -20.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |