Explore the Family Name Blicharz
The meaning of Blicharz
Polish: occupational name from blicharz, blecharz ‘bleacher; fuller’ (from German Bleicher ‘bleacher’).
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How common is the last name Blicharz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Blicharz has seen a shift in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname was ranked 65,668th in terms of prevalence in the United States. By 2010, this rank had dropped slightly to 69,392nd, representing a decrease of approximately 5.67%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Blicharz surname increased slightly from 282 in 2000 to 283 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.1 during this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #69,392 | -5.67% |
| Count | 282 | 283 | 0.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blicharz
Looking at the ethnicity linked to the Blicharz name, again as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, significant changes are observed over the decade. In 2000, the vast majority (99.29%) identified as White. This number decreased to 96.11% in 2010. Interestingly, while there were no Blicharz individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or as belonging to two or more races in 2000, by 2010, these groups each represented 1.77% of the Blicharz population. There were no figures available for Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.29% | 96.11% | -3.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.77% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.77% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |