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

Blacksmith, 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 Blacksmith surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blacksmith in America

Blacksmith is the 31587th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blacksmith surname appeared 732 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 Blacksmith.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blacksmith 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 Blacksmith

The surname Blacksmith is an occupational name that originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "blæc" meaning "black" and "smið" meaning "smith" or "metalworker." Blacksmiths were skilled craftsmen who worked with iron and other metals, forging tools, weapons, and various metallic objects.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Blacksmith can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a person named Ailric le Smeremit is mentioned in Lincolnshire. This early spelling variation, "Smeremit," highlights the evolution of the name over time.

During the 13th century, the surname appeared in various records, such as the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where a William le Blackesmyth is listed in Oxfordshire. The use of the prefix "le" was common at the time, indicating the person's occupation or descriptive characteristic.

In the 14th century, the surname Blacksmith became more widespread, appearing in various historical documents. For example, a John Blacksmyth is mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1327, and a Robert Blakesmyth is recorded in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1344.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Blacksmith was Thomas Blacksmith, who lived in the village of Barnham, Suffolk, in the late 13th century. Records indicate that he was a skilled blacksmith and had several apprentices working under his guidance.

Another notable figure with the surname Blacksmith was William Blacksmith, a prominent metalworker and armorer who lived in London during the 15th century. He supplied armor and weapons to the English royal court and was highly respected for his craftsmanship.

In the 16th century, the surname Blacksmith appeared in various historical records, including parish registers and tax rolls. For instance, a John Blacksmith is recorded in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Wiltshire in 1524, and a Thomas Blacksmith is mentioned in the Parish Registers of St. Mary's Church in Beverley, Yorkshire, in 1587.

During the 17th century, the surname Blacksmith continued to be found in various records across England. One notable bearer was Robert Blacksmith, a respected blacksmith from the village of Edgefield, Norfolk, who was born in 1632 and died in 1712. He was known for his exceptional skill in forging agricultural tools and implements.

As the Industrial Revolution gained momentum in the 18th and 19th centuries, the demand for skilled blacksmiths increased significantly. Many individuals with the surname Blacksmith worked in the rapidly growing metalworking and manufacturing industries, contributing to the development of new technologies and infrastructure.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blacksmith

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

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

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