Explore the Family Name Blanch
The meaning of Blanch
1. English (of Norman origin): nickname from Old French blanche ‘fair, white’, feminine form of blanc. Compare French Blanche. 2. Catalan and southern French: variant of Blanc.
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How common is the last name Blanch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Blanch has become more prevalent in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 17,596th most common surname but rose to 16,012th position in 2010, a significant increase of approximately 9%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also grew during this decade, with a count of 1,472 in 2000 that increased by over 23% to reach 1,813 in 2010. This rise is reflected in the proportion of people named Blanch per 100,000 U.S. residents, which increased from 0.55 to 0.61.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,596 | #16,012 | 9% |
| Count | 1,472 | 1,813 | 23.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.61 | 10.91% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blanch
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts for those bearing the surname Blanch between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (67.46% in 2000 and 66.63% in 2010), there was a slight decrease in this group over the decade. The percentage of the Blanch population identifying as Black also decreased from 21.74% to 20.63%. However, there were notable increases in other ethnic groups. The proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 1.63% to 2.37%, and those identifying as Hispanic increased from 7.34% to 8.49%. The percentage of people reporting two or more races slightly increased from 1.43% to 1.49%, whereas the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a small decrease from 0.41% to 0.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.46% | 66.63% | -1.23% |
| Black | 21.74% | 20.63% | -5.11% |
| Hispanic | 7.34% | 8.49% | 15.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.63% | 2.37% | 45.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.49% | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.41% | 0.39% | -4.88% |