Explore the Family Name Bleich
The meaning of Bleich
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a person with a pale complexion, from Middle High German and German bleich ‘pale, whitish’. Some characteristic forenames: German Horst, Otto, Erwin, Hermann, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Bleich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bleich showed a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname moved up from 20,785 to 19,703, showing an increase of 5.21%. Furthermore, the count of people carrying the Bleich surname increased by 15.75% from 1,181 to 1,367 during this decade. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight increase, rising from 0.44 to 0.46, marking a change of 4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,785 | #19,703 | 5.21% |
| Count | 1,181 | 1,367 | 15.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.46 | 4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bleich
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bleich, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that majority identify as White, with the percentage slightly dropping from 94.67% in 2000 to 93.86% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Those identifying as having two or more races decreased by 27.33%, bringing the percentage from 1.61% to 1.17%. The Hispanic ethnicity saw the greatest increase with a percentage change of 32.91%, moving from 2.37% in 2000 to 3.15% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black also increased from 0.85% to 1.02%, indicating a 20% change over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.67% | 93.86% | -0.86% |
| Hispanic | 2.37% | 3.15% | 32.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 1.17% | -27.33% |
| Black | 0.85% | 1.02% | 20% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |