Explore the Family Name Blankenbaker
The meaning of Blankenbaker
Americanized form of German Blankenbühler (see Blankenbiller). Compare Blankenbeckler. History: The Blankenbakers trace their origin to Hans Thomas Blankenbühler who lived in Germany in the 17th century and whose children immigrated to VA in the beginning of the 18th century. Many of his descendants bear the surname Blankenbeckler.
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How common is the last name Blankenbaker in the United States?
The surname Blankenbaker, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw slight changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000 it held the rank of 27,924, but by 2010 it fell slightly to a ranking of 28,883, marking a 3.43% drop. Despite this decrease in rank, the number of individuals carrying the Blankenbaker surname increased slightly from 809 in 2000 to 823 in 2010, a growth of 1.73%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 6.67%, moving from 0.3 to 0.28 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,924 | #28,883 | -3.43% |
| Count | 809 | 823 | 1.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blankenbaker
Based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity associated with the Blankenbaker surname also experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Blankenbakers identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 93.7% to 91.98% during this period. There was an increase in those identifying as Black, from 2.84% to 3.65%, representing a 28.52% change. A significant increase was seen among those identifying as Hispanic, with a growth rate of 95.96%, but the overall percentage remained relatively low at 1.94% in 2010. Individuals identifying as having two or more races also increased, amounting to 1.7% in 2010. However, there were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity with the Blankenbaker surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.7% | 91.98% | -1.84% |
| Black | 2.84% | 3.65% | 28.52% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 1.94% | 95.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 1.7% | 5.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |