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

Blacketer, 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 Blacketer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blacketer in America

Blacketer is the 28100th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blacketer surname appeared 852 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 Blacketer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blacketer 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 Blacketer

The surname BLACKETER is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "blæc" meaning black and "æter" meaning a person who makes or sells oats or oatmeal. This suggests the name may have initially referred to someone who made or sold a type of dark-colored oatmeal or porridge.

The earliest known record of the name dates back to the 13th century, when a John Blacketer was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Norfolk in 1275. The Pipe Rolls were a series of financial records maintained by the English Exchequer.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various forms such as Blakeater, Blaketer, and Blackeater in records from places like Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Suffolk. This variation in spelling was common during this time before standardized spelling conventions became widespread.

One notable individual with the surname was Richard Blacketer, a yeoman farmer who lived in the village of Waddington, Lincolnshire, in the early 15th century. Records show he owned several acres of land and was involved in a dispute over property boundaries in 1412.

Another early bearer of the name was William Blacketer, born around 1470 in Suffolk. He was a merchant who traded in wool and cloth, and is mentioned in several commercial records from the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various parish records across England, often associated with rural villages and farming communities. One example is Thomas Blacketer, a farmer from the village of Winslow in Buckinghamshire, who was born in 1542 and died in 1618.

By the 17th century, the name had spread to other parts of England and began to appear in cities as well as rural areas. One notable individual from this time was John Blacketer, a successful merchant in London who was born in 1634 and became a member of the Worshipful Company of Skinners, one of the oldest livery companies in the city.

Throughout its history, the BLACKETER surname has remained relatively uncommon, but it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, merchants, and tradesmen. While not a widespread name, it has persisted for centuries as a part of the rich tapestry of English surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blacketer

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

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

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