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

Blacknall, 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 Blacknall surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blacknall in America

Blacknall is the 48901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blacknall surname appeared 431 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 Blacknall.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blacknall 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 Blacknall

The surname Blacknall originated in England, likely during the medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name derived from a place called Blacknall or Blackenhall, which may have been situated in one of several counties in England, including Staffordshire, Derbyshire, or Warwickshire. The name is thought to be a combination of the Old English words "blæc" (meaning black or dark) and "halh" (meaning a nook or corner of land), suggesting that the original bearer may have lived near a dark or shaded area of land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blacknall can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire from 1327, which mention a person named John de Blackenhale. This entry suggests that the name was already established by the 14th century and may have been derived from a place name in Staffordshire.

Another early reference to the name can be found in the Feet of Fines for Derbyshire from 1456, which mentions a Thomas Blacknall. This record indicates that the name had spread to other counties in England by the 15th century.

In the 16th century, there are records of the Blacknall family in Warwickshire, including a Richard Blacknall who was born around 1550 in Alcester. This suggests that the name may have originated or had a strong presence in this county as well.

One notable individual with the surname Blacknall was John Blacknall, a 17th-century English clergyman and author who was born in Gloucestershire in 1611 and died in 1678. He published several religious works, including "The Doctrine of the Covenant of Grace" and "The Messiah Already Come."

Another prominent figure was Thomas Blacknall, an English soldier and author who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He served in the British Army and wrote a book titled "A Treatise on Military Discipline" in 1720, which provided insights into military training and tactics of the time.

In the 18th century, there are records of a William Blacknall who was born in 1744 in Staffordshire and worked as a blacksmith. This suggests that the name may have retained its connection to its original geographic roots.

During the 19th century, the Blacknall family had a presence in various parts of England, including Warwickshire, Gloucestershire, and Staffordshire. One notable individual from this period was Charles Blacknall, a successful businessman and landowner who was born in 1819 in Warwickshire and owned several estates in the county.

Another individual of note was Mary Blacknall, an English author and poet who lived in the late 19th century. She published several collections of poetry, including "Verses and Sonnets" in 1892, which showcased her literary talent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blacknall

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

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

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