Explore the Family Name Blecher
The meaning of Blecher
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a worker in tin (see Blech).
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How common is the last name Blecher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Blecher has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Blecher ranked 40,335 in commonality among surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to 46,902, representing a decrease of 16.28%. The count of individuals possessing the surname also decreased from 511 in 2000 to 453 in 2010, marking an 11.35% drop. As a result, the proportion of people with the Blecher surname per 100,000 residents decreased by 21.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,335 | #46,902 | -16.28% |
| Count | 511 | 453 | -11.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blecher
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Blecher, there were minor changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Blecher surname identified as White, though this percentage slightly decreased from 96.87% in 2000 to 94.48% in 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying as Black, rising from 1.17% in 2000 to 1.55% in 2010. Interestingly, while the Hispanic category accounted for 0% in 2000, it rose to 2.21% in 2010. Meanwhile, categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.87% | 94.48% | -2.47% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.21% | 0% |
| Black | 1.17% | 1.55% | 32.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |