Explore the Family Name Blacksher
The meaning of Blacksher
English: variant of Blackshaw.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Blacksher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Blacksher has seen a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 32,652nd most common surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 31,412th position, marking a 3.8% increase. The number of people with this surname also grew from 663 in 2000 to 737 in 2010, indicating an 11.16% rise. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.25 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,652 | #31,412 | 3.8% |
| Count | 663 | 737 | 11.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blacksher
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Blacksher, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts occurred between 2000 and 2010. In both these years, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities experienced an increase from 2.26% to 2.71%, showing a change of 19.91%. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 57.77% to 54.14%, a change of -6.28%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic ethnicity saw the most significant growth, rising from 4.68% to 7.87%, which represents a 68.16% increase. The percentage of those identifying as Black was nearly static, going from 34.54% to 34.87%, showing a minimal change of 0.96%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.77% | 54.14% | -6.28% |
| Black | 34.54% | 34.87% | 0.96% |
| Hispanic | 4.68% | 7.87% | 68.16% |
| Two or More Races | 2.26% | 2.71% | 19.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |