Explore the Family Name Blankenheim
The meaning of Blankenheim
German: habitational name from any of several places called Blankenheim, for example near Fulda, in Hesse and in Thuringia.
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How common is the last name Blankenheim in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Blankenheim has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 70,473 in 2000 to 74,826 in 2010, marking a decline of 6.18%. The count of individuals with the surname also experienced a marginal decrease, falling by 0.39% from 259 in 2000 to 258 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people carrying the surname Blankenheim also declined by 10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #74,826 | -6.18% |
| Count | 259 | 258 | -0.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blankenheim
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Blankenheim, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that the majority of bearers of this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 97.68% in 2000 to 94.96% in 2010. The census data for 2010 also showed an emergence of Hispanic identity among those with the surname, registering at 3.1%, which was not present in the 2000 data. However, there were no changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with all remaining at 0.00%. Notably, those identifying with two or more races, which stood at 1.93% in 2000, were not represented in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.68% | 94.96% | -2.78% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.93% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |