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

Blackport, 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 Blackport surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blackport in America

Blackport is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blackport surname appeared 116 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 Blackport.

The history of the last name Blackport

The surname Blackport is of English origin and can be traced back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from a place name, likely a small village or hamlet in one of the northern counties of England. The prefix "Black" could refer to a dark or gloomy port, harbor, or body of water near the settlement, or perhaps it was named after a family who lived there with the nickname "Black."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blackport appears in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Appleby, Westmorland (now part of Cumbria), in 1593. The entry records the baptism of a child named John Blackport. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the Blackport name appears in various records across northern England, including in the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1665 for Yorkshire, where a William Blackport is listed as a taxpayer in the township of Rylstone. This indicates that the family had spread to different parts of the region by this time.

An interesting historical reference to the name Blackport can be found in the diary of Samuel Pepys, the famous 17th-century English naval administrator and Member of Parliament. In an entry dated May 29, 1667, Pepys mentions a Captain Blackport who was involved in the naval preparations during the Second Anglo-Dutch War.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Blackport was Sir Thomas Blackport (1692-1768), a successful merchant and landowner from Lancashire. He was knighted by King George II in 1745 for his contributions to the local community and his support for the Hanoverian cause during the Jacobite uprising of 1745.

Another prominent figure was Elizabeth Blackport (1745-1823), an English writer and poet from Yorkshire. Her collection of poems, titled "Musings of a Country Maid," was published in 1785 and received critical acclaim for its vivid descriptions of rural life and nature.

In the 19th century, John Blackport (1810-1892) was a renowned architect from Cumberland. He designed several notable buildings in the region, including the Whitehaven Town Hall and the Carlisle Cathedral's West Tower.

Another individual of note was Margaret Blackport (1867-1941), a pioneer in the field of nursing. Born in Lancashire, she worked tirelessly to improve healthcare conditions in rural areas and was awarded the Royal Red Cross for her services during World War I.

Finally, Robert Blackport (1892-1978) was a successful businessman and philanthropist from Northumberland. He made his fortune in the coal mining industry and later established the Blackport Foundation, which provided educational opportunities and resources for underprivileged children in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blackport

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

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 Blackport 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.

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

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