Explore the Family Name Blancett
The meaning of Blancett
Altered form of English (of Norman origin) Blanchet 2 or Blanchett 2, or perhaps of French Blanchet 1. In the latter case it reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Compare Blansett. History: The presumably English line of the Blancetts can be traced back to John Blanchet born in VA in 1696. Some characteristic forenames: French Michel.
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How common is the last name Blancett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Blancett saw a slight fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Blancett was ranked as the 38,141st most common surname in the United States, and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 39,717th position. This represents a decline of approximately 4.13%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 546 in 2000 to 553 in 2010, showing a growth of 1.28%. However, when we consider the proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Blancett surname dropped by 5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,141 | #39,717 | -4.13% |
| Count | 546 | 553 | 1.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blancett
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Blancett, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 92.67% to 90.24%. The percentage of people identifying as having two or more ethnicities increased by 44.54%, going up from 2.38% in 2000 to 3.44% in 2010. Notably, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.28% to 2.89%, which represents a 125.78% change. A new demographic emerged in 2010, with 1.45% identifying as Black. Conversely, the number of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years, indicating that these groups may not have been significantly represented within this surname during these census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.67% | 90.24% | -2.62% |
| Two or More Races | 2.38% | 3.44% | 44.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 2.89% | 125.78% |
| Black | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.01% | 0% | 0% |