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

Blalark, 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 Blalark surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blalark in America

Blalark is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blalark surname appeared 154 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 Blalark.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blalark 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 Blalark

The surname BLALARK has its origins in the rural English county of Dorset, dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "blæc" meaning "black" and "lærc" meaning "lark," referring to the distinctive plumage of the bird. The earliest known spelling of the name was "Blalark," found in parish records from the village of Corfe Castle in 1587.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the BLALARK name appears in the Dorset County Archives, where a William Blalark is listed as a landowner in the parish of Winterborne Stickland in 1612. This document provides valuable insight into the family's roots in the region.

In the 17th century, the BLALARK name can be traced to the nearby village of Bere Regis, where a John Blalark (1623-1691) was a respected yeoman farmer. His son, Thomas Blalark (1658-1729), continued the family's agricultural legacy, and their descendants remained in the area for several generations.

As the BLALARK family spread across Dorset and neighboring counties, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, including "Blalock," "Blaylok," and "Blailok." These variations likely arose from regional dialects and the inconsistent orthography of the time.

One notable individual bearing the BLALARK name was Robert Blalark (1745-1823), a skilled carpenter and shipwright from Poole, Dorset. He is recorded as having worked on the construction of several naval vessels during the Napoleonic Wars, contributing to Britain's maritime prowess.

Another prominent figure was Elizabeth Blalark (1802-1879), a pioneering educator from Shaftesbury, Dorset. She established one of the region's first schools for girls, providing educational opportunities for women at a time when access to education was limited.

In the late 19th century, the BLALARK name gained further recognition with the achievements of James Blalark (1856-1932), a talented artist from Bridport, Dorset. His landscapes and seascapes capturing the beauty of the Dorset coastline were widely acclaimed, and several of his works are now held in the collections of regional museums.

While the BLALARK surname may not be as common as some others, its rich history and deep roots in the English countryside have contributed to its enduring legacy over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blalark

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

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

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