Explore the Family Name Bleeker
The meaning of Bleeker
Dutch: occupational name for a bleacher of textiles, Middle Dutch ble(e)kere. Compare Bleecker.
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How common is the last name Bleeker in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bleeker experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bleeker was ranked 22,555th most popular surname and increased to a rank of 23,167 by 2010, reflecting a drop of approximately 2.71%. Despite this, the number of individuals with the Bleeker surname grew slightly from 1,064 in 2000 to 1,101 in 2010, an increase of about 3.48%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a small decrease of 5.13% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,555 | #23,167 | -2.71% |
| Count | 1,064 | 1,101 | 3.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.37 | -5.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bleeker
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Bleeker, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that it is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, with a small reduction from 96.90% in 2000 to 95.91% in 2010. Individuals reporting Hispanic ethnicity saw a notable increase of 31.40% during the same decade, rising from 2.07% to 2.72%. A small percentage of people with the Bleeker surname identified as belonging to two or more races, though this dropped from 0.66% to 0.54% over the ten-year span. In 2010, there were also some individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, which was not noted in the 2000 data. No individuals reported Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identity in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 95.91% | -1.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 2.72% | 31.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 0.54% | -18.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |