Explore the Family Name Blahnik
The meaning of Blahnik
Czech (Blahník): from a pet form of the personal name Bláha (see Blaha).
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How common is the last name Blahnik in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Blahnik saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Blahnik ranked 26,855 in popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed slightly to rank 26,471, representing a 1.43% change. The count of individuals with this surname also rose during this decade, increasing by 8.34% from 851 in 2000 to 922 in 2010. However, given the overall growth of the U.S. population, the proportion of people named Blahnik per 100,000 decreased by 3.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,855 | #26,471 | 1.43% |
| Count | 851 | 922 | 8.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blahnik
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting shifts. The majority of individuals with the surname Blahnik identified as White both in 2000 (97.77%) and in 2010 (94.90%), though there was a small decrease over the decade. There were noticeable increases in the number of people identifying as Hispanic (from 1.06% to 1.95%), Black (from 0% to 0.65%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 0% to 0.76%). While the percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races remained relatively low, there was still a slight increase for the former and a decrease for the latter during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.77% | 94.9% | -2.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 1.95% | 83.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 0.87% | -7.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |