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

Blackwolf, 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 Blackwolf surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blackwolf in America

Blackwolf is the 87663rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blackwolf surname appeared 212 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 Blackwolf.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blackwolf 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 Blackwolf

The surname BLACKWOLF has its origins rooted in the Anglo-Saxon era of England. It is derived from the Old English words "blæc" meaning black, and "wulf" meaning wolf, likely referring to an individual's dark complexion or appearance, coupled with a fierce or strong personality reminiscent of a wolf.

The earliest known record of the BLACKWOLF surname dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, which documented the lands and population of England after the Norman Conquest. The name was primarily concentrated in the northern counties of Yorkshire and Northumberland, where many Anglo-Saxon families resided.

One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the BLACKWOLF surname was Aelfric BLACKWOLF, a landowner in Northumberland mentioned in the Domesday Book. Another early reference is found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1166, which recorded a John BLACKWOLF as a taxpayer.

During the Middle Ages, the BLACKWOLF surname was often associated with the village of Blackwolflee in Northumberland, which means "the black wolf's meadow." The name may have originated from a prominent local family or landowner in the area.

A notable figure from the 13th century was Sir Robert BLACKWOLF (c. 1220-1285), a knight and landowner in Yorkshire. He was recorded as a witness to several charters and legal documents during the reign of King Henry III.

In the 14th century, the BLACKWOLF surname appeared in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, which listed a Walter BLACKWOLF as a landowner in the village of Bampton.

Another prominent individual was Sir William BLACKWOLF (c. 1380-1449), a member of the gentry from Northumberland who served as a soldier and diplomat during the Hundred Years' War. He was knighted for his valor in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415.

During the 16th century, the BLACKWOLF surname spread to other parts of England, and variations such as Blackwolfe and Blackwoolf emerged. One notable figure was Richard BLACKWOLF (c. 1520-1585), a merchant and alderman in the city of London.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blackwolf

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

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

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