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

Blagrove, 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 Blagrove surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blagrove in America

Blagrove is the 69579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blagrove surname appeared 282 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 Blagrove.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blagrove 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 Blagrove

The surname Blagrove is of English origin, derived from the Old English words "blæc" meaning black and "grāf" meaning grove or small wood. This indicates that the name likely originated in an area known for a dark or dense grove of trees.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Blagrove can be traced back to the 13th century in the county of Somerset, England. Records from this time show variations in spelling such as Blackgrove and Blakegrove. It is possible that the name is also linked to a specific location, as there are several place names in England containing the word "grove."

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was John Blagrove, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Somerset in 1272. These rolls were financial records kept by the English Exchequer, suggesting that John Blagrove was a landowner or person of some means.

In the 16th century, the name appears in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Taunton, Somerset. A notable entry from 1583 records the marriage of William Blagrove and Agnes Pyme.

Another historical figure with the surname Blagrove was Thomas Blagrove, born in 1687 in Taunton, Somerset. He was a renowned clockmaker and his works can still be found in museums and private collections today.

Moving into the 18th century, the Blagrove family had established themselves in various parts of England. One member, Samuel Blagrove (1728-1804), was a notable landowner and magistrate in Wiltshire.

In the 19th century, the name gained prominence in the field of education. William Blagrove (1811-1889) was a renowned teacher and headmaster of several schools in London, while his son, also named William Blagrove (1845-1912), followed in his footsteps and became a respected educator in his own right.

Throughout its history, the surname Blagrove has maintained a strong connection to its English roots, particularly in the counties of Somerset and Wiltshire. While not a common name, it has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, craftsmen, and educators.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blagrove

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

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

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