Explore the Family Name Bleacher
The meaning of Bleacher
1. English: variant of Bletcher (see Blatcher). This form of the surname is virtually non-existing in Britain. 2. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Bleicher.
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How common is the last name Bleacher in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bleacher has experienced a slight change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 53,299th most popular name and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 55,255th rank - a decrease of 3.67%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 364 in 2000 to 372 in 2010, showing an increase of 2.2%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.13 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,299 | #55,255 | -3.67% |
| Count | 364 | 372 | 2.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bleacher
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Bleacher identify as White; this group increased from 96.15% in 2000 to 97.58% in 2010. There are also some who identify with two or more races, although this percentage decreased from 2.20% in 2000 to 1.34% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 97.58% | 1.49% |
| Two or More Races | 2.2% | 1.34% | -39.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |