2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Blamble
An English surname potentially derived from a location name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Blamble. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Blamble surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Blamble in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Blamble, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and Hispanic (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Blamble
The surname Blamble is of English origin, originating in the southwestern counties of Somerset and Devon during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "blæc" meaning "black" and "blemman" meaning "to tinker or patch," suggesting that early bearers of this name may have been blacksmiths or metalworkers.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blamble can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Somerset from 1327, which mention a John Blamble residing in the village of Stogursey. This early spelling variation, "Blamble," provides insight into the name's pronunciation and evolution over time.
During the 16th century, the Blamble surname appeared in several parish records and legal documents across Somerset and Devon. Notably, a Thomas Blamble was listed as a landowner in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Somerset in 1524, indicating the family's established presence in the region.
In the late 17th century, the Blamble name appears to have spread beyond the southwestern counties, with records indicating families bearing the name in other parts of England. One notable individual from this period was William Blamble (1644-1720), a merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol, whose descendants continued to reside in the area for generations.
Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, several individuals with the Blamble surname achieved prominence in various fields. John Blamble (1733-1819) was a renowned architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Church of St. Mary-le-Strand. Another notable figure was Elizabeth Blamble (1784-1862), a philanthropist and advocate for women's education, who established several schools in the West Country.
In the literary world, the Blamble name was borne by the poet and essayist Richard Blamble (1801-1878), whose works explored themes of rural life and the English countryside. His contemporary, Edward Blamble (1812-1891), was a respected naturalist and author of several books on the flora and fauna of the British Isles.
While the Blamble surname may not be as common as some other English surnames, its historical roots and the contributions of its bearers have left a lasting impact on various aspects of British society and culture.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Blamble
Among Census respondents with the surname Blamble, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and Hispanic (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Blamble bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Blamble surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.6% · 114
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Blamble
Blamble appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-5 bearers (-4.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,749 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+10 bearers (+9.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,021 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.4%) | Down 14,749 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.3%) | Up 8,021 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Blamble surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #151,532 | #143,511 | 5.3% |
| Count | 108 | 118 | 9.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Blamble bearers went from 108 to 118 (+9.3% change). The surname moved up 8,021 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #143,511.
FAQ
Blamble surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Blamble?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Blamble. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Blamble?
Blamble ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Blamble. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Blamble.
Has Blamble become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Blamble went from 108 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 10 (+9.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #151,532 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Blamble?
Among Census respondents with the surname Blamble, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and Hispanic (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Blamble in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.6% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Blamble appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.6%), Two or More Races (2.5%), Hispanic (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Blamble (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Blamble mean?
An English surname potentially derived from a location name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Blamble (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Blamble?
If you just want to know how common the surname Blamble is, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.