Explore the Family Name Bleakney
The meaning of Bleakney
English: probably a variant of Blakeney. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bleakney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bleakney saw a slight decrease in rank from 53,299 in 2000 to 54,637 in 2010, representing a 2.51% drop. However, the count or number of people with the surname Bleakney increased by 3.57% during the same period, from 364 to 377 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,299 | #54,637 | -2.51% |
| Count | 364 | 377 | 3.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bleakney
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bleakney, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 95.76% in 2010, down slightly from 96.15% in 2000. The data shows that around 1.59% identified as being of two or more races in 2010, a minor decrease from 1.65% in 2000. There were no recorded individuals with this surname who identified their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 95.76% | -0.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 1.59% | -3.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |