Explore the Family Name Blankley
The meaning of Blankley
English: habitational name from a place in Lincolnshire named Blankney, from an Old English personal name Blanca + ēg ‘island’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Blankley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Blankley saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,908 and by 2010, it had slipped to 42,640. This represents a minor decline of 4.23%. However, the count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 503 in 2000 to 508 in 2010, an increase of just under 1%. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 10.53%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,908 | #42,640 | -4.23% |
| Count | 503 | 508 | 0.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blankley
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Blankley, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White, with 96.02% in 2000 and 95.87% in 2010. During this period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 43.02%, from 1.79% in 2000 to 2.56% in 2010. However, the proportion of individuals identified as Black slightly decreased by 17.65% during the same period, from 1.19% to 0.98%. The data recorded no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.02% | 95.87% | -0.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 2.56% | 43.02% |
| Black | 1.19% | 0.98% | -17.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |