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

Blacknell, 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 Blacknell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blacknell in America

Blacknell is the 89403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blacknell surname appeared 207 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 Blacknell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blacknell 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 Blacknell

The surname Blacknell has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from a locational name, referring to a hamlet or small settlement named "Blacknell" or a similar variation. This place name itself is thought to be a combination of the Old English words "blæc" meaning "black" and "nell" or "nhyll" meaning "hill" or "ridge," suggesting a geographic location with a dark-colored or blackened hill or ridge.

The earliest recorded instances of the Blacknell surname can be found in various historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable example is the mention of a William de Blacknell in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, dating back to 1273. This document was a survey of landholders in England, providing valuable insights into the distribution of surnames during that era.

In the 15th century, the Blacknell surname appeared in the records of the Guild of Corpus Christi in York, a religious fraternity that kept detailed records of its members. One such member was John Blacknell, who was listed in the guild's register in 1475.

The Blacknell surname has also been associated with various place names throughout England. For instance, the village of Blacknell in Oxfordshire and the hamlet of Blacknell in Gloucestershire may have been the original locations from which the surname derived. These place names further reinforce the connection between the surname and the geographic features of dark-colored hills or ridges.

Among the notable individuals bearing the Blacknell surname throughout history are:

1. Sir Richard Blacknell (c. 1490-1563), an English lawyer and member of the Privy Council during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

2. Thomas Blacknell (1624-1690), an English clergyman and author who served as the Archdeacon of Surrey.

3. Elizabeth Blacknell (1702-1784), an English writer and poet known for her religious works and hymns.

4. William Blacknell (1765-1842), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and rose to the rank of Admiral.

5. Charlotte Blacknell (1821-1897), a prominent English philanthropist and social reformer who worked towards improving the living conditions of the working class in London.

While the Blacknell surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by migration and families seeking new opportunities. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval era and the geographic features that inspired its creation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blacknell

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

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

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