Explore the Family Name Blancato
The meaning of Blancato
1. Italian (Sicily): variant of Brancato. 2. Italian: possibly a variant of Biancato, from a Venetian term meaning ‘white’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Vincenzo, Santo, Sebastiano, Vito.
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How common is the last name Blancato in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Blancato" experienced a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 57,705 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen to 67,318, a decrease of 16.66%. The count of people with the surname also declined from 330 to 293, marking a reduction of 11.21%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Blancato per 100,000 people decreased by 16.67%, from 0.12 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #67,318 | -16.66% |
| Count | 330 | 293 | -11.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blancato
In regard to ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that most individuals bearing the surname "Blancato" identify as White. In 2000, 97.27% of those with the surname identified as White, a figure which saw a minor increase to 97.61% in 2010. There was a recorded change in those identifying with two or more races, falling from 1.52% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. However, there were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.27% | 97.61% | 0.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |