Explore the Family Name Blankenhorn
The meaning of Blankenhorn
South German: habitational name from a place called Blankenhorn, for example a castle near Brackenheim in Württemberg. Compare Plankenhorn. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Blankenhorn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Blankenhorn" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Blankenhorn was ranked 47,210 in terms of popularity and this rank dropped to 48,347 in 2010, representing a decline of 2.41%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Blankenhorn surname increased from 423 to 437 during this period, an increase of 3.31%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 6.25%, moving from 0.16 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,210 | #48,347 | -2.41% |
| Count | 423 | 437 | 3.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blankenhorn
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Blankenhorn. In 2000, the majority of people with the Blankenhorn surname identified as White (95.27%), followed by those identifying as Two or more races (2.13%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.65%). By 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White had increased slightly to 97.03% while the percentage of those identifying as Two or more races had almost halved to 1.14%. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders had dropped to zero, and a new category, Hispanic, was recorded at 1.14%. There were no individuals that identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.27% | 97.03% | 1.85% |
| Two or More Races | 2.13% | 1.14% | -46.48% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.65% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |