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

Blagrave, 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 Blagrave surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blagrave in America

Blagrave is the 104156th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blagrave surname appeared 172 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 Blagrave.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blagrave 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 Blagrave

The surname Blagrave originated in England, likely in the late medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "blæc" meaning "black" and "græf" meaning "grove" or "thicket". This suggests that the name may have originated as a place name referring to a dark or dense forest area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blagrave can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Bedfordshire from the year 1221, where a William de Blagrave is mentioned. The "de" prefix indicates that the name was originally associated with a specific location or place.

In the 13th century, the Blagrave family established themselves as landowners in the village of Blagrave, located in the county of Berkshire. This village likely took its name from the family, further cementing the connection between the surname and the area.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and properties in England compiled in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the name Blagrave. However, it does mention several places with similar-sounding names, such as "Blacregrave" and "Blagreave", which may have been early variations or precursors to the modern spelling.

Notable individuals with the surname Blagrave include:

1. Sir John Blagrave (c. 1610-1660), an English mathematician and astrologer who published several works on astrological and mathematical subjects.
2. Daniel Blagrave (c. 1604-1668), an English haberdasher and benefactor who founded a school in Reading, Berkshire.
3. Thomas Blagrave (c. 1499-1571), an English Member of Parliament who served during the reigns of Henry VIII and Edward VI.
4. Robert Blagrave (c. 1558-1612), an English landowner and sheriff of Berkshire.
5. William Blagrave (c. 1571-1638), an English clergyman and author who wrote a treatise on the Apocalypse.

Throughout its history, the surname Blagrave has seen various spellings, such as Blaggrave, Blakegrave, and Blackgrove, reflecting its roots in Old English and the evolution of language over time. Place names like Blagrave Court in Berkshire and Blagrave Street in Reading also bear the imprint of this surname's origins and its connection to specific geographical locations in England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blagrave

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

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

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