Explore the Family Name Blocher
The meaning of Blocher
German: from a derivative of Middle High German bloch ‘block of wood, stocks’, hence presumably a metonymic occupational name for a jailer. See also Block.
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How common is the last name Blocher in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Blocher has seen a notable increase from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Blocher was ranked 17,363rd in terms of surname popularity, but climbed to a rank of 16,560 by 2010—an improvement of 4.62 percent. The count of people with this surname also rose from 1,500 in 2000 to 1,733 in 2010, denoting a 15.53 percent increase. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also increased by 5.36 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,363 | #16,560 | 4.62% |
| Count | 1,500 | 1,733 | 15.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.59 | 5.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blocher
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Blocher identified as White—94.06 percent in 2010, down slightly from 95.73 percent in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as Black rose from 1.73 in 2000 to 2.19 in 2010, while Hispanic identifiers also saw an increase from 1.13 to 1.56 percent. The group identifying as two or more races experienced the most significant growth, increasing from 0.80 to 1.15 percent. There were no individuals with the surname Blocher who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.73% | 94.06% | -1.74% |
| Black | 1.73% | 2.19% | 26.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 1.56% | 38.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 1.15% | 43.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |