Explore the Family Name Blackerby
The meaning of Blackerby
English: habitational name from Blackfordby (Leicestershire), recorded as Blakerby in 1517.
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How common is the last name Blackerby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Blackerby has seen slight changes from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname Blackerby ranked 20,204 in popularity and decreased slightly to 21,583 in 2010, a change of -6.83%. The count for this surname also fell slightly from 1,226 in 2000 to 1,209 in 2010, a decrease of -1.39%. The proportion of Blackerby per 100,000 people dropped by -8.89% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,204 | #21,583 | -6.83% |
| Count | 1,226 | 1,209 | -1.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.41 | -8.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blackerby
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Blackerby from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.73% to 0.91%, an increase of 24.66%, and those reporting two or more races went from 1.96% to 2.65%, a rise of 35.2%. The percentage of individuals with the surname Blackerby who are White fell from 95.27% to 93.38%, a decrease of -1.98%. The Hispanic population associated with the surname saw an increase from 1.14% to 1.57%, a growth of 37.72%. Notably, the census began recording Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations within the Blackerby surname in 2010, with these groups making up 0.50% and 0.99% of the total, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.27% | 93.38% | -1.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.96% | 2.65% | 35.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.57% | 37.72% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.73% | 0.91% | 24.66% |
| Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0% |