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

Blanda, 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 Blanda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blanda in America

Blanda is the 36630th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blanda surname appeared 610 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 Blanda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blanda 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 Blanda

The surname Blanda is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the northern regions of the country, particularly around the city of Milan. The name likely originated in the late Middle Ages or the Renaissance period, between the 14th and 16th centuries.

One theory suggests that the name Blanda is derived from the Italian word "blando," which means "mild" or "gentle." It may have been initially used as a nickname or a descriptor for someone with a gentle or mild temperament.

Another possibility is that the name is connected to the Latin word "blandus," which also means "mild" or "flattering." This could indicate that the surname was given to someone who had a smooth or persuasive manner of speaking or interacting with others.

The earliest recorded instances of the Blanda surname can be found in various historical documents from the 15th and 16th centuries in the Lombardy region of Italy. One notable example is the mention of a Gian Battista Blanda in a land registry from the city of Milan, dated 1487.

Over the centuries, the Blanda name has been associated with several notable individuals. One of the earliest was Girolamo Blanda (1497-1562), an Italian Renaissance painter known for his religious works and his contributions to the art scene in Milan.

Another prominent figure was Antonio Blanda (1628-1698), a Sicilian nobleman and military leader who served as the Governor of Sicily during the late 17th century.

In the 19th century, Vincenzo Blanda (1808-1873) was an Italian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Sicilian Parliament and was an advocate for the unification of Italy.

Moving into the 20th century, Giuseppe Blanda (1910-1981) was an Italian football player who played as a defender for several clubs, including Juventus and the Italian national team.

More recently, Gianni Blanda (born 1952) is an Italian architect and urban planner who has contributed to numerous architectural projects in Italy and abroad.

While the Blanda surname may have originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, its deep roots and historical significance remain firmly grounded in the Italian peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blanda

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Blanda, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!