Explore the Family Name Blecker
The meaning of Blecker
1. Dutch and North German: variant of Bleecker. 2. South German: from an agent derivative of Middle High German blecken ‘to show off, to show one’s teeth’, hence a nickname for a boastful person. 3. in some cases an altered form of Blecher.
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How common is the last name Blecker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Blecker's popularity has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 51,945th most popular surname and fell to the 60,045th position in 2010. This represents a change of -15.59%. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 376 in 2000 to 336 in 2010, marking a decrease of 10.64%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 21.43%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #60,045 | -15.59% |
| Count | 376 | 336 | -10.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blecker
When examining the Blecker surname's ethnic identity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, we find that it is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. This group accounted for 96.81% in 2000, which slightly dropped to 94.05% in 2010, a change of -2.85%. The Hispanic percentage increased from 2.39% in 2000 to 2.98% in 2010, indicating a rise of 24.69%. No individuals with this surname identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 94.05% | -2.85% |
| Hispanic | 2.39% | 2.98% | 24.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |