Explore the Family Name Blackner
The meaning of Blackner
English (Midlands): perhaps a variant of Blackmer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Blackner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Blackner decreased significantly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 56,979 and fell to 73,005 in 2010, a decline of approximately 28.13%. The number of individuals with the surname also dropped from 335 to 266 during this period, a decrease of around 20.6%. Additionally, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people saw a 25% reduction, dropping from 0.12 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,979 | #73,005 | -28.13% |
| Count | 335 | 266 | -20.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blackner
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Blackner. It largely identifies as White, with 97.01% in 2000 and a slight decrease to 96.62% in 2010. A small percentage identify as Hispanic, accounting for 2.09% in 2000 and dropping to 1.88% in 2010, a decrease of about 10.05%. There were no recorded instances of the surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 96.62% | -0.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 1.88% | -10.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |