Explore the Family Name Bliek
The meaning of Bliek
Dutch: nickname for a vivacious person, from bliek ‘sprat’, a small fish, also a breamlike freshwater fish.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bliek in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bliek saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bliek ranked 94,227 in popularity with a count of 180 instances per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank dropped slightly to 96,799, representing a change of -2.73%, while the count increased to 188 instances per 100,000 people, or a 4.44% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 14.29%, moving from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #94,227 | #96,799 | -2.73% |
| Count | 180 | 188 | 4.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bliek
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bliek, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, 98.33% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this figure slightly decreased to 97.87% in 2010. The data shows no significant changes in other ethnic identities over this decade; there were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Bliek identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.33% | 97.87% | -0.47% |
| 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% |