Explore the Family Name Blinkhorn
The meaning of Blinkhorn
English (Lancashire): habitational name from Blencarn in Cumbria, named with the Old Welsh elements blain ‘summit’ + carn ‘rock or cairn’.
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How common is the last name Blinkhorn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Blinkhorn has shown a slight downward trend between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this name fell by 1.21 percent from 79,958 in 2000 to 80,926 in 2010. However, the count of people with this surname slightly increased by 5.88 percent, from 221 to 234 during the same period. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 remained stable at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,958 | #80,926 | -1.21% |
| Count | 221 | 234 | 5.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blinkhorn
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Blinkhorn identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 99.55 percent identified as White which slightly decreased to 98.72 percent in 2010. There were negligible or no changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.55% | 98.72% | -0.83% |
| 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% |