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

Blakelock, 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 Blakelock surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blakelock in America

Blakelock is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blakelock surname appeared 125 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 Blakelock.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blakelock 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 Blakelock

The surname Blakelock is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have emerged as a locational name, derived from a place called Blacklock or Blakelock, likely referring to a dark or gloomy enclosed area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire from 1195, where it appears as "Blakelok." This ancient spelling suggests that the name may have initially been descriptive, referring to someone who lived near or was associated with a dark or obscured enclosure.

During the 13th century, the surname Blakelock began to spread across various regions of England, particularly in counties such as Staffordshire, Derbyshire, and Cheshire. The variations in spelling, including Blakelocke, Blacklock, and Blakeloke, were common during this period, reflecting the inconsistencies in record-keeping and regional dialects.

Notably, the name Blakelock appeared in the renowned Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings and property rights in England compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. This early mention suggests that the name was well-established by the late 11th century.

Throughout history, several individuals bearing the surname Blakelock have left their mark. One notable figure was Sir John Blakelock (c. 1520-1589), a prominent English politician and member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another was Richard Blakelock (1650-1719), a respected English theologian and author who served as the Archdeacon of Buckingham.

In the literary realm, the name Blakelock is associated with the English poet and writer, Thomas Blakelock (1786-1863), whose works explored themes of nature and the rural countryside. Additionally, the renowned American landscape painter, Ralph Albert Blakelock (1847-1919), is celebrated for his atmospheric and mystical depictions of the natural world.

The surname Blakelock has also been carried by notable individuals in more recent times, such as the British artist and illustrator, Denys Blakelock (1914-1987), known for his contributions to children's literature, and the American actor and filmmaker, Ralph Blakelock (1902-1968), who appeared in several Hollywood productions during the golden age of cinema.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blakelock

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

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

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