Explore the Family Name Bleck
The meaning of Bleck
1. North German: topographic name from a field name or any of various other locations so named. 2. German: nickname for an impressive or conspicuous person (see Blechinger). 3. Americanized form of German Blech. 4. Americanized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) Bleich. Some characteristic forenames: German Rainer, Helmuth, Otto.
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How common is the last name Bleck in the United States?
The Bleck surname ranked as the 31,014th most popular in 2000 and fell to 33,941st place in 2010, a decrease in popularity by 9.44%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 708 in 2000 to 670 in 2010, a drop of 5.37%. The proportion per 100,000 people with this name went down by 11.54% from 0.26 to 0.23 over the same period. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,014 | #33,941 | -9.44% |
| Count | 708 | 670 | -5.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bleck
When examining the ethnic identity tied to the surname Bleck, the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 90.11% to 90.30%. The percentage of those who identified as Black increased considerably during this period from 3.95% to 4.63%. On the other hand, the figures for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic decreased slightly over the decade. The number of people with the Bleck surname claiming two or more races fell significantly from 1.41% to 0.75%. No change was noted among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. This information is derived from the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.11% | 90.3% | 0.21% |
| Black | 3.95% | 4.63% | 17.22% |
| Hispanic | 3.11% | 2.99% | -3.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.41% | 1.34% | -4.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 0.75% | -46.81% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |