Explore the Family Name Blacker
The meaning of Blacker
1. English: from Blacker, a minor placename in Crigglestone in Sandal (Yorkshire), meaning ‘black marsh’ from Old English blæc ‘black’ + Old Norse kjarr ‘marsh’. 2. English: occupational name from Middle English blakere, blakkere, a derivative of Middle English blaken ‘to blacken’ (from Old English blæc ‘black’). The occupation may have involved making black dye or pigment, such as ink, or else dyeing cloth or leather black. 3. German (Bläcker): probably from Middle Low German black ‘black ink’, hence an occupational name for an ink maker.
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How common is the last name Blacker in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Blacker has seen a slight increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Blacker was ranked the 17,436th most common name, with 1,491 individuals bearing the surname. By 2010, the rank moved up to 16,894, with an increased count of 1,686 individuals. This shows a growth rate of approximately 3.11% in its rank and a 13.08% increase in the number of people with the surname, making the proportion per 100,000 people rise from 0.55 to 0.57, marking a 3.64% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,436 | #16,894 | 3.11% |
| Count | 1,491 | 1,686 | 13.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.57 | 3.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blacker
On the topic of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, significant changes were observed between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname Blacker identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 95.31% in 2000 to 93.42% in 2010. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the Blacker surname in 2000, but by 2010 these groups represented 0.59% and 0.42% respectively. The percentage of Blackers identifying with two or more races also increased from 0.60% to 0.77%. Lastly, the Hispanic representation within the Blacker surname saw a considerable rise, jumping from 1.95% to 3.08%, while the Black population saw a minor increase from 1.54% to 1.72%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.31% | 93.42% | -1.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 3.08% | 57.95% |
| Black | 1.54% | 1.72% | 11.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0.6% | 0.77% | 28.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.59% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.42% | 0% |