Explore the Family Name Greenblatt
The meaning of Greenblatt
Americanized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) Grünblatt: artificial name, a compound of German grün ‘green’ + Blatt ‘leaf’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Gershon, Emanuel, Hyman, Menachem, Zev, Aviva, Chaja, Chana, Isadore, Meyer, Myer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Greenblatt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Greenblatt has shown a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 14,208th most popular name, but by 2010, it had slipped down to the 15,883rd position, marking an 11.79% drop in rank. The count also decreased during this period, with 1938 individuals bearing the name in 2000 and 1831 in 2010, translating to a 5.52% decrease. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k of the population fell by 13.89%, from 0.72 to 0.62.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,208 | #15,883 | -11.79% |
| Count | 1,938 | 1,831 | -5.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.62 | -13.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Greenblatt
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Greenblatt, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this last name identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 1.55% from 97.63% in 2000 to 96.12% in 2010. There was a notable increase of 121.15% in those identifying as having two or more ethnicities, climbing from 0.52% to 1.15%. Representation among Hispanics rose by 85.44%, from 1.03% to 1.91%. However, the number of individuals identifying as Black saw a decrease of 12.90%, from 0.31% to 0.27%. No change was recorded for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, while the Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a modest rise of 5.77%, from 0.52% to 0.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.63% | 96.12% | -1.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 1.91% | 85.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0.52% | 1.15% | 121.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.55% | 5.77% |
| Black | 0.31% | 0.27% | -12.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |