Explore the Family Name Blunk
The meaning of Blunk
German: habitational name from a place called Blunk, near Segeberg (Schleswig-Holstein).
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How common is the last name Blunk in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Blunk has seen a drop in popularity in the United States. In 2000, the surname ranked 17,919th among all surnames, with a count of 1,439 bearers. By 2010, it had dropped to the 22,319th position, and the count had decreased to 1,155 people. This represents a change of -24.55% in rank and -19.74% in count. The surname's proportion per 100k people also declined by -26.42%, from 0.53 in 2000 to 0.39 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,919 | #22,319 | -24.55% |
| Count | 1,439 | 1,155 | -19.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.39 | -26.42% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blunk
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the surname Blunk identify as White. In 2000, this was 96.32% of the population, increasing slightly to 96.80% in 2010. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. The group identifying as two or more races saw a decrease, moving from 1.32% in 2000 down to 0.61% in 2010, a change of -53.79%. The percentage of individuals with the surname Blunk who identify as Hispanic increased from 1.18% in 2000 to 1.65% in 2010. While those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased slightly from 0.56% to 0.52% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.32% | 96.8% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 1.65% | 39.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 0.61% | -53.79% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.56% | 0.52% | -7.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |