Explore the Family Name Blunck
The meaning of Blunck
German: variant of Blunk. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Blunck in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Blunck has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 41,130th most popular surname in the U.S., while in 2010, it moved up slightly to 41,100th. The number of people with this surname also grew from 500 in 2000 to 530 in 2010, marking a 6% increase. However, its proportion per 100,000 people saw a marginal decline of 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,130 | #41,100 | 0.07% |
| Count | 500 | 530 | 6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blunck
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Blunck surname identify as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 96.8% in 2000 to 96.23% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1% in 2000 to 1.51% in 2010. Additionally, there was a new ethnic identity reported in 2010: 1.13% identified as Black. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or as having two or more races in either year. There was a decline in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native from 1.2% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 96.23% | -0.59% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 1.51% | 51% |
| Black | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.2% | 0% | 0% |