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

Blackhorse, 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 Blackhorse surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blackhorse in America

Blackhorse is the 76275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blackhorse surname appeared 252 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 Blackhorse.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blackhorse 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 Blackhorse

The surname BLACKHORSE is of English origin, originating in the medieval period around the 13th century. It is a locational name derived from a place name, likely referring to a locality where black horses were bred or kept.

The earliest recorded mention of the name BLACKHORSE can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1275, where a William de Blakehors is listed. This spelling variation suggests the name was initially derived from the Old English words "blæc" meaning black and "hors" meaning horse.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various records and manuscripts, including the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, where a Robert Blakhors is mentioned in 1317. This spelling variation further solidifies the name's connection to the Old English origins.

During the 16th century, the name BLACKHORSE started to appear more frequently in parish records and historical documents. One notable bearer of the name was John Blackhorse, a landowner in Oxfordshire, who was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of 1524.

In the 17th century, the name BLACKHORSE gained prominence with the rise of Sir Edward Blackhorse (1608-1678), a prominent English lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire. His legacy further cemented the name's historical significance.

Another notable figure bearing the BLACKHORSE surname was William Blackhorse (1775-1853), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and played a crucial role in several significant battles.

In the 19th century, the name BLACKHORSE continued to be documented in various records, including the birth and marriage registers of several English counties. One such example is Thomas Blackhorse (1820-1892), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Lancashire.

Throughout the centuries, variations in the spelling of the name have been observed, including Blakhorse, Blackhors, and Blackehorse. These variations reflect the evolution of language and the adaptations made by scribes and record keepers over time.

While the BLACKHORSE surname may have originated from a specific location, it eventually became a widely dispersed name across various regions of England. Its longevity and historical significance underscore its enduring legacy as a distinctly English surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blackhorse

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

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

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