Explore the Family Name Blackketter
The meaning of Blackketter
Scottish: variant of Blacketer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Blackketter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Blackketter saw an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 77,472nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to become the 73,005th most common name, a positive change of 5.77%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, from 230 in 2000 to 266 in 2010, demonstrating a growth rate of 15.65%. The proportion per 100,000 people, however, remained stable at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,472 | #73,005 | 5.77% |
| Count | 230 | 266 | 15.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blackketter
Turning to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the overwhelming majority of those with the Blackketter surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 98.26% to 95.49% over the decade. In 2010, a small percentage (2.26%) reported having two or more races, a category which was not represented in 2000. No individuals with the surname Blackketter identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.26% | 95.49% | -2.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |