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

Blancett, 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 Blancett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blancett in America

Blancett is the 39717th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blancett surname appeared 553 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 Blancett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blancett 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 Blancett

The surname Blancett is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "blanc," meaning white or fair-skinned, suggesting that the name may have initially been used as a nickname or descriptive name for someone with pale complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The Domesday Book includes entries for individuals with the surname Blancett or similar spellings such as Blanchet or Blanchett.

During the Middle Ages, the name Blancett appeared in various records and documents across different regions of France. For instance, a merchant named Jean Blancett was documented in the city of Rouen in 1327, while a landowner named Pierre Blancett was mentioned in a property deed in the town of Châlons-en-Champagne in 1412.

As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, reflecting regional dialects and changes in language over time. In England, variations such as Blanchett, Blanchet, and Blanchet were common, while in Spain, the name was sometimes spelled as Blanchet or Blanchet.

One notable figure with the surname Blancett was Sir William Blancett (1580-1647), an English politician and member of Parliament who served as the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire in 1624. Another individual of historical significance was Marie Blancett (1657-1718), a French painter and portraitist who gained recognition for her works during the Baroque period.

In the 16th century, the Blancett family established roots in the Netherlands, where a branch of the family became prominent merchants and traders. Pieter Blancett (1532-1601) was a successful Dutch merchant who played a significant role in the establishment of trade routes between the Netherlands and the East Indies.

The Blancett surname also has a presence in Scottish history, with records indicating that the name was present in the region as early as the 14th century. One notable individual was Robert Blancett (1688-1753), a Scottish scholar and philosopher who made contributions to the fields of moral philosophy and political theory.

Over time, the Blancett surname has spread across various parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who migrated from their ancestral homelands. While the name has undergone various spelling changes and adaptations, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in France, where it emerged as a descriptive surname or nickname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blancett

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

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

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