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

Blackmar, 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 Blackmar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blackmar in America

Blackmar is the 71042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blackmar surname appeared 275 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 Blackmar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blackmar 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 Blackmar

The surname BLACKMAR is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "blæc" and "mere," meaning "black" and "lake" or "pool," respectively. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near a dark-colored body of water or a place with a similar geographical feature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BLACKMAR can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This historical document mentions a landowner named Blachemere, which is thought to be an early variant of the modern surname.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the name appeared in various forms, including Blakemare, Blakemere, and Blakemor, reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. These variations often stemmed from the place names where the family resided, such as Blackmere, a village in Staffordshire, or Blackmoor, a location in Hampshire.

Notable individuals with the surname BLACKMAR include:

1. John Blackmar (c. 1525-1595), an English cleric and theologian who served as the Archdeacon of Richmond.
2. William Blackmar (1670-1746), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Derbyshire, known for his philanthropy and support of local churches.
3. Sarah Blackmar (1736-1809), a prominent Quaker minister and activist from Pennsylvania, renowned for her advocacy of women's rights and abolition of slavery.
4. Edward Blackmar (1810-1888), an English landscape painter and member of the Royal Academy, celebrated for his depictions of rural scenes.
5. Elizabeth Blackmar (1892-1981), an American author and historian, best known for her works on the history of New York City and urban development.

While the surname BLACKMAR may have originated from a geographical location, it has since spread across various regions and countries, carried by individuals and families who have contributed to various fields, including religion, arts, literature, and social activism.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blackmar

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

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

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