Explore the Family Name Blackmar
The meaning of Blackmar
English: variant of Blackmer. This surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Blackmar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Blackmar has seen a decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Blackmar was ranked 60,557 in popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 71,042, indicating a decline of 17.31%. The census count for this name also reflected this trend, with a total of 311 individuals identified as Blackmar in 2000, dropping to 275 by 2010, a decrease of 11.58%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people fell from 0.12 to 0.09 over the same period, a drop of 25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #71,042 | -17.31% |
| Count | 311 | 275 | -11.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blackmar
The ethnicity associated with the surname Blackmar has also seen slight changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, approximately 93.89% of individuals with the Blackmar surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 92.36% by 2010. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islander within this group also decreased marginally, from 2.25% in 2000 to 2.18% in 2010. The ethnicity that saw an increase over the decade was Hispanic, going from 2.57% to 2.91%, a change of 13.23%. There were no recorded changes in the groups identifying as Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.89% | 92.36% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 2.57% | 2.91% | 13.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.25% | 2.18% | -3.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |