Explore the Family Name Blaszak
The meaning of Blaszak
Polish (Błaszak): patronymic from Błasz, a short form of the personal name Błażej, from Latin Blasius. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Lech, Casimir.
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How common is the last name Blaszak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Blaszak has seen some fluctuations over time. In the year 2000, Blaszak ranked as the 36,572nd most popular surname in the US, slipping slightly to 37,792nd place by 2010. This represented a change of -3.34 in its rank. Despite this minor drop in ranking, the count of individuals with the Blaszak surname actually increased from 577 in 2000 to 588 in 2010, showing a growth of 1.91. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decrease of -4.76, bringing the proportion from 0.21 in 2000 down to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,572 | #37,792 | -3.34% |
| Count | 577 | 588 | 1.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blaszak
In terms of ethnicity, the Blaszak surname shows a predominantly White ethnic identity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.92% of those with the Blaszak surname identified as White, although this figure dropped slightly to 96.43% by 2010. There were also small percentages of Asian/Pacific Islanders and those identifying with two or more races among Blaszak bearers in both 2000 and 2010, though these figures also experienced slight decreases. It's noteworthy that in 2010, there was an emergence of a Hispanic presence at 1.19%, which was not recorded in the previous decade. The Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories each accounted for 0% of Blaszaks in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.92% | 96.43% | -1.52% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 0.85% | -29.75% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |