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

Blamble, 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 Blamble surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blamble in America

Blamble is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blamble surname appeared 108 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 Blamble.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blamble 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 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.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blamble

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

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

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