Explore the Family Name Blankenbeckler
The meaning of Blankenbeckler
Variant of Blankenbaker, a surname of German origin. History: The Blankenbecklers trace their origin to Zachariah or Zacharias Blankenbaker from VA, a descendant of Hans Thomas Blankenbühler (see Blankenbaker).
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How common is the last name Blankenbeckler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Blankenbeckler' saw minimal changes between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell slightly from 48,877 in 2000 to 50,771 in 2010, a decrease of approximately 3.88%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 405 in 2000 to 411 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 1.48%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 6.67% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,877 | #50,771 | -3.88% |
| Count | 405 | 411 | 1.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blankenbeckler
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Blankenbeckler'. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 97.04% in 2000 to 95.13% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase, growing from 1.23% in 2000 to 3.41% in 2010. In 2000, a small percentage (1.23%) identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Black, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 95.13% | -1.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 3.41% | 177.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.23% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |