Explore the Family Name Blenker
The meaning of Blenker
German (Lower Rhine): topographic name for someone living in a treeless area (very unusual in the Middle Ages), from Middle Low German blank ‘shining, white, empty’, here meaning ‘treeless’ + -er denoting an inhabitant. Some characteristic forenames: German Florian, Gerhard.
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How common is the last name Blenker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Blenker saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 76,700 to 72,332, indicating an increase of 5.69%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname also grew, with a percent change of 15.45%, going from 233 people in 2000 to 269 in 2010. However, the proportion of the Blenker surname per 100k population remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #72,332 | 5.69% |
| Count | 233 | 269 | 15.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blenker
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that those bearing the Blenker surname have predominantly identified as White, with an increase from 99.57% in 2000 to 100% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.57% | 100% | 0.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |