Explore the Family Name Blankenberg
The meaning of Blankenberg
German and Dutch: habitational name from any of numerous places so named in Germany and the Netherlands. Compare Blankenburg.
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How common is the last name Blankenberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Blankenberg has seen a slight decline in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it dropped from 80,502 in 2000 to 89,403 in 2010, indicating an 11.06% decrease. The count or total number of individuals with this surname also decreased over that decade, going from 219 to 207, a drop of approximately 5.48%. The proportion of people named Blankenberg per 100,000 people also fell by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,502 | #89,403 | -11.06% |
| Count | 219 | 207 | -5.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blankenberg
Turning to ethnic identity associated with the surname Blankenberg, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there's been a slight shift. In 2000, 96.8% of those with the surname identified as White, which decreased to 94.69% by 2010. Meanwhile, representation within the Hispanic community increased substantially over the same period, growing from 2.28% to 5.31%. No significant changes were observed among other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with no notable presence recorded in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 94.69% | -2.18% |
| Hispanic | 2.28% | 5.31% | 132.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |