Explore the Family Name Blackert
The meaning of Blackert
German: 1. perhaps from an ancient Germanic personal name. 2. alternatively, perhaps a nickname from a noun derivative of Low German blackern ‘to laugh foolishly, to cackle’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hartmut, Hermann.
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How common is the last name Blackert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, in terms of popularity, the surname 'Blackert' ranked 77,742 in 2000 and slightly improved to 77,264 in 2010. This indicates a marginal upward shift in rank by 0.61 within that decade. The count of people with this surname also witnessed an increase from 229 in 2000 to 248 in 2010, signifying an 8.3 percent growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained steady at 0.08 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #77,264 | 0.61% |
| Count | 229 | 248 | 8.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blackert
According to the Decennial U.S. Census ethnicity data, individuals bearing the 'Blackert' surname predominantly identified as White. In 2000, 97.82 percent of 'Blackerts' identified as White, with this figure increasing slightly to 98.39 percent by 2010. There were no recorded instances of 'Blackerts' identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Consequently, there was no change in these ethnic identities over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.82% | 98.39% | 0.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |