Find out how popular the last name Beanblossom is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Beanblossom.

Beanblossom, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Beanblossom surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beanblossom in America

Beanblossom is the 55121st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beanblossom surname appeared 373 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Beanblossom.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beanblossom to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Beanblossom

The surname Beanblossom has its origins in England, emerging during the late medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "bean" and "blossom," suggesting a connection to agricultural or horticultural roots. The name may have originally referred to an individual who cultivated or harvested bean blossoms, or perhaps resided near a location known for its abundance of these plants.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Beanblossom name can be found in the Huntingdonshire Feet of Fines, a collection of legal documents from the 13th century. Here, a reference is made to a John Beanblossom, who was involved in a land transaction in the county of Huntingdonshire in 1275.

Throughout the following centuries, the Beanblossom family appears to have been concentrated primarily in the English Midlands region, particularly in the counties of Warwickshire and Leicestershire. In the 16th century, records indicate a Thomas Beanblossom who held land in the village of Brinklow, Warwickshire, and was a prominent member of the local community.

One notable individual bearing the Beanblossom name was William Beanblossom, born in 1642 in Leicestershire. He was a respected scholar and author, known for his work on English grammar and rhetoric. His treatise, "The Principles of English Grammar," published in 1687, was widely influential in its time.

In the 18th century, the Beanblossom family had established a presence in the city of London. John Beanblossom (1712-1789), a successful merchant and alderman, was a prominent figure in the city's business and political circles. His son, James Beanblossom (1748-1823), followed in his footsteps and became a respected banker and philanthropist.

Another notable individual with this surname was Mary Beanblossom (1825-1901), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. Born in Warwickshire, she dedicated her life to establishing schools and educational opportunities for underprivileged girls in the Midlands region.

While the Beanblossom name has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration to North America and other English-speaking countries. However, the earliest recorded examples and historical references remain rooted in the English Midlands, where the name first emerged and evolved.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beanblossom

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Beanblossom.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Beanblossom was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Beanblossom has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Beanblossom was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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