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

Blakslee, 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 Blakslee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blakslee in America

Blakslee is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blakslee surname appeared 112 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 Blakslee.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blakslee 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 Blakslee

The surname Blakslee is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated in the county of Essex, where it was initially spelled as "Blakeslee." This name is derived from the Old English words "blæc" meaning "black" and "leah" meaning "a clearing or meadow." It likely referred to a person who lived near a dark or shaded meadow.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, where it is listed as "Henricus de Blakesle." This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Blakesleye" and "Blakeslee," reflecting the evolution of spelling practices during that era. The Subsidy Rolls of 1327 mention a "Willelmus de Blakeslee" from Essex.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the spelling of the name continued to vary, with forms like "Blakslee" and "Blaxlee" appearing in parish records and other historical documents. One notable individual from this period was John Blakslee, a merchant from London, who was born around 1580.

In the 18th century, the name Blakslee began to gain prominence in the United States, where it was carried by early settlers from England. One of the earliest recorded instances was that of Thomas Blakslee, who was born in 1712 in Stratford, Connecticut.

Another notable figure was Reverend Josiah Blakslee, who was born in 1735 in Stratford, Connecticut, and served as a minister in various churches throughout New England. He played a significant role in the religious and cultural life of the region during the late 18th century.

In the 19th century, several individuals with the surname Blakslee made their mark in various fields. One such person was William Blakslee, a prominent lawyer and judge from New York, who was born in 1812 and served as a member of the New York State Assembly.

Another notable individual was Henry Blakslee, a successful businessman and philanthropist from Connecticut, who was born in 1825. He founded the Blakslee Manufacturing Company, which produced various industrial products and contributed to the economic growth of the region.

Throughout history, the surname Blakslee has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the rich tapestry of human experience and achievement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blakslee

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Blakslee, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!