Explore the Family Name Blakney
The meaning of Blakney
English: variant of Blakeney.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Blakney in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Blakney saw a slight surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 15,350 amongst all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had improved its standing slightly to 15,309. It represents a modest growth rate of 0.27%. The total number of people bearing this surname also grew from 1,757 in 2000 to 1,917 in 2010, showing an increase of 9.11%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.65.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,350 | #15,309 | 0.27% |
| Count | 1,757 | 1,917 | 9.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blakney
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the Blakney surname reveals some interesting shifts over the 2000 to 2010 period, as per the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly half of those with the Blakney surname identified as White (48.43%) or Black (49.29%). By 2010, while the percentage of those identifying as Black rose slightly to 51.17%, the percentage of those identifying as White dropped to 44.97%. Meanwhile, the representation of this surname within two or more races saw a significant jump from 1.02% to 1.93%, and there was also a noteworthy increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.74% to 1.36%. No data was available for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 49.29% | 51.17% | 3.81% |
| White | 48.43% | 44.97% | -7.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 1.93% | 89.22% |
| Hispanic | 0.74% | 1.36% | 83.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |