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

Blackdeer, 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 Blackdeer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blackdeer in America

Blackdeer is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blackdeer surname appeared 156 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 Blackdeer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blackdeer 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 Blackdeer

The surname BLACKDEER is of English origin, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from a descriptive name referring to a dark-skinned or swarthy person, with the word "black" denoting their complexion and "deer" likely referring to their agility or grace.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BLACKDEER name can be found in the parish records of Oxfordshire, England, where a John Blackdeer was mentioned in 1587. This suggests that the name was already established in certain parts of England by the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the BLACKDEER name appeared in various historical documents, including the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1662, which listed a Richard Blackdeer as a resident of Worcestershire. This indicates that the name had spread to different regions of England by this time.

During the 18th century, the BLACKDEER name gained further recognition, with notable individuals such as William BLACKDEER (1702-1778), a prominent landowner and businessman from Gloucestershire. His son, Thomas BLACKDEER (1735-1802), served as a member of parliament for the borough of Tewkesbury.

In the 19th century, the name BLACKDEER continued to be associated with notable figures, such as Sir James BLACKDEER (1812-1889), a renowned explorer and naturalist who documented his travels extensively. His writings and discoveries contributed significantly to the understanding of various regions and their wildlife.

Another prominent BLACKDEER from this era was Mary BLACKDEER (1845-1921), a pioneering educator who founded several schools for underprivileged children in London. Her efforts in promoting education and literacy earned her widespread recognition and respect.

As the centuries passed, the BLACKDEER name spread beyond England, with individuals bearing this surname making their mark in various fields across the world. The name's origins and historical significance continue to be a source of interest for genealogists and historians studying the rich tapestry of surnames and their evolution.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blackdeer

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

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 Blackdeer 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 Blackdeer 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 Blackdeer was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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