Explore the Family Name Blackie
The meaning of Blackie
1. Scottish: diminutive of Black. 2. English: nickname for a person with dark eyes, from Middle English blak ‘black’ + eie ‘eye’ (Old English blæc + ēage).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Blackie in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Blackie experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 43,546 to 44,957—a change of -3.24%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname rose slightly during this period, increasing by 2.14% from 467 to 477. The proportion of people named Blackie per 100,000 residents also decreased slightly, dropping by -5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,546 | #44,957 | -3.24% |
| Count | 467 | 477 | 2.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blackie
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Blackie. Between 2000 and 2010, there was no recorded change in the Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic categories. There was, however, an increase in individuals identifying as Black, from 5.14% to 7.13%, marking a 38.72% increase. Those identifying as having two or more races were also included in 2010 at 2.52%. In contrast, the proportions identifying as White and American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased slightly, falling by -2.09% and -12.38% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.52% | 72.96% | -2.09% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 18.42% | 16.14% | -12.38% |
| Black | 5.14% | 7.13% | 38.72% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |