Explore the Family Name Blechinger
The meaning of Blechinger
German: derivative of a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name, cognate with Old High German blic ‘glossiness, dazzle’, which probably developed from a nickname for an impressive person or someone who worked with glossy material like polished metal. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Blechinger in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Blechinger" has seen a slight decrease in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 69,428th in terms of popularity and dropped slightly to 70,208th by 2010, marking a change of -1.12%. The number of people bearing this surname increased from 264 to 279 during the same period, which is a 5.68% increase. However, its proportion per 100k people decreased by 10% from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #70,208 | -1.12% |
| Count | 264 | 279 | 5.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blechinger
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Blechinger" has also shifted over the decade, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 94.32% of the individuals with this surname identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had decreased to 88.17%, a decline of 6.52%. Over the same period, there was an increase in the number of those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.27% to 5.73%, a significant jump of 152.42%. Other ethnic identities that appeared in 2010 include Asian/Pacific Islander and Black at 2.15% and 1.79% respectively, while no Blechingers identified as such in 2000. There were no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.32% | 88.17% | -6.52% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 5.73% | 152.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.15% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.15% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |