Explore the Family Name Blitch
The meaning of Blitch
1. English: variant of Bletch, itself a rare variant of Bleach, for which see Blatch. 2. In some cases also an Americanized form of German Blitsch.
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How common is the last name Blitch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Blitch saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Blitch was ranked as the 29,964th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 32,599th spot, a decline of approximately 8.79%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 739 people in 2000 to 705 by 2010, a decrease of 4.6%. As a result, the proportion of the population with the surname Blitch per 100,000 people also decreased by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,964 | #32,599 | -8.79% |
| Count | 739 | 705 | -4.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blitch
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Blitch. The majority of individuals with this surname, about 92.20% as of 2010, identify as White, showing a minimal decrease of 0.10% from 2000. Those identifying as Black make up 3.26%, down from 3.52% in 2000. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic is slightly less at 2.55%, a negligible decrease from 2000. A small proportion, 0.99% in 2010, up from 0.81% in 2000, identify with two or more ethnicities. No data was recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.29% | 92.2% | -0.1% |
| Black | 3.52% | 3.26% | -7.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.57% | 2.55% | -0.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 0.99% | 22.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |