Explore the Family Name Blaske
The meaning of Blaske
Germanized form of Sorbian Blazko and Błazk, and also of other like-sounding cognates: from a pet form of vernacular variants of the Lower Sorbian personal name Błažyj, from Latin Blasius. Compare Blaschke. Some characteristic forenames: German Frieda, Fritz, Bernd.
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How common is the last name Blaske in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Blaske' experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 52,174 to 52,970—a decrease of 1.53%. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by about 4.55%, from 374 people in 2000 to 391 people in 2010. However, when measured as a proportion of the total population per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname decreased by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #52,970 | -1.53% |
| Count | 374 | 391 | 4.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blaske
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Blaske', the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 96.79% in 2000 to 93.86% in 2010. The data also reveals a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic—from 1.60% in 2000 to 3.07% in 2010, which marks a growth of 91.87%. Notably, in 2010, there was a recorded presence of individuals with the 'Blaske' surname identifying as Black, a category that had been at zero percent in 2000. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained suppressed or unchanged during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.79% | 93.86% | -3.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 3.07% | 91.87% |
| Black | 0% | 1.53% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |