Explore the Family Name Blatch
The meaning of Blatch
English (Essex, but historically also in south and southwest England): nickname from Middle English blache, bleche ‘pale, pallid, of fair complexion’ (Old English blǣce).
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How common is the last name Blatch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Blatch has seen a slight increase from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 95,567, making it fairly uncommon. By 2010, the rank had improved marginally to 95,115. There was a moderate increase of 8.47% in the count of people bearing the surname Blatch, rising from 177 in 2000 to 192 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.07 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #95,567 | #95,115 | 0.47% |
| Count | 177 | 192 | 8.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blatch
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Blatch surname between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identifying as Blatch were those of Black ethnicity, which increased by 10.15%, reaching 73.44% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White dropped significantly by 24.75%, accounting for 20.83% of Blatches in 2010. A new category surfaced in 2010, with 2.60% of Blatches identifying as belonging to two or more races. No Blatches identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 66.67% | 73.44% | 10.15% |
| White | 27.68% | 20.83% | -24.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |