Explore the Family Name Blattel
The meaning of Blattel
South German (Blättel): probably a topographic name for someone who lived at a farm on a ledge, from Middle High German plate, blate ‘flat surface, plateau’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Blattel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Blattel saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 64,186 and by 2010 it had risen slightly to rank 64,054. This represents a modest change of 0.21% over that decade. The actual count of individuals with this surname also increased from 290 in 2000 to 311 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 7.24%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #64,054 | 0.21% |
| Count | 290 | 311 | 7.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blattel
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Blattel surname identify as White, with this group increasing from 94.83% in 2000 to 96.14% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped by 6.40% (from 1.72% to 1.61%). Notably, there were no Blattels who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Black or two or more races were minimal or non-existent in both years, with the latter category dropping from 3.10% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.83% | 96.14% | 1.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 1.61% | -6.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.1% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |