Explore the Family Name Blok
The meaning of Blok
Dutch: variant of Block. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Adriaan, Marten, Bastian, Gerrit, Willem.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Blok in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Blok" saw an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,938 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it climbed up to rank 35,812. This represents a positive change of 5.6%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also rose from 550 to 627 during the same period, marking a notable 14% growth. Furthermore, its proportion per 100,000 individuals raised slightly from 0.2 to 0.21, indicating a 5% hike.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,938 | #35,812 | 5.6% |
| Count | 550 | 627 | 14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.21 | 5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blok
When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname "Blok", the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that there were minor changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, with a slight increase from 94.91% to 95.06%. Those identifying as Hispanic increased by just under 5%, moving from 1.82% to 1.91%. The Black population also saw a small growth from 0.91% to 0.96%. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races decreased by nearly 22%, falling from 1.64% to 1.28%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0%, suggesting no individuals with this surname identified with these ethnicities during those years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.91% | 95.06% | 0.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 1.91% | 4.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 1.28% | -21.95% |
| Black | 0.91% | 0.96% | 5.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |