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

Blanchett, 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 Blanchett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blanchett in America

Blanchett is the 32268th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blanchett surname appeared 714 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 Blanchett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blanchett 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 Blanchett

The surname Blanchett originated in France, deriving from the Old French word "blanchet," which means "whitish" or "pale." It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century, and was likely used as a nickname or descriptive term for someone with pale complexion or fair hair.

The name can be traced back to various regions of France, including Normandy, Brittany, and Picardy, where it was commonly found in historical records and documents. One of the earliest known references to the name Blanchett appears in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of lands and property in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086.

In the 13th century, the name Blanchett was recorded in the Hundred Rolls, a census-like survey of landowners conducted in England during the reign of King Edward I. This document mentions individuals with the surname Blanchett residing in various counties, including Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire.

One notable bearer of the name Blanchett was John Blanchett, a English merchant and landowner who lived in the 15th century. He is mentioned in several historical records from the time, including the Patent Rolls of 1440, which document his involvement in trade and land transactions.

Another notable figure with the surname Blanchett was Sir Thomas Blanchett (1545-1612), an English politician and member of the House of Commons. He served as the Member of Parliament for Grantham from 1588 to 1589 and was known for his involvement in local affairs and governance.

In the 17th century, the name Blanchett was also found in France, where it was sometimes spelled as "Blanchet" or "Blanchetière." One notable French bearer of the name was Pierre Blanchett (1620-1680), a renowned painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraits.

During the 18th century, the name Blanchett began to appear in various parts of the United Kingdom, including Scotland and Ireland. One notable Scottish bearer of the name was Robert Blanchett (1736-1809), a minister and author who wrote several religious texts and sermons.

In the 19th century, the name Blanchett was found in various English-speaking countries, including the United States and Canada, where it was likely brought by French and British settlers and immigrants.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blanchett

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

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

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