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

Blandin, 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 Blandin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blandin in America

Blandin is the 30277th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blandin surname appeared 773 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 Blandin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blandin 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 Blandin

The surname Blandin is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the northern regions of France during the medieval period. The name is believed to be derived from the Old French word "blandir," which means "to blandish" or "to flatter." This suggests that the original bearer of the name may have had a charming or flattering demeanor or personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Blandin name can be found in the archives of the Normandy region, where a certain Raoul Blandin is mentioned in a document dated 1195. This indicates that the name had already gained a foothold in the area by the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, the Blandin name appeared in several historical records across northern France, including the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a collection of charters from the Abbey of Saint-Père in Chartres. This document mentions a Guillaume Blandin who was involved in a land transaction in the year 1237.

As the surname spread across France, it also underwent various spelling variations, such as Blandin, Blondin, and Blondeau. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping during the medieval period.

One notable figure bearing the Blandin surname was Jacques Blandin (c. 1600-1672), a French architect and engineer who was responsible for designing and constructing several notable buildings in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Sulpice and the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte.

Another influential Blandin was Pierre Blandin (1741-1825), a French politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the Estates General and later as a member of the National Convention during the French Revolution.

In the 19th century, Édouard Blandin (1820-1889) was a prominent French surgeon and anatomist who made significant contributions to the field of medical education and research. He is particularly known for his work on the anatomy of the lymphatic system.

The Blandin name also found its way across the Atlantic, as evidenced by the presence of Pierre Blandin (1836-1903), a French-Canadian businessman and politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec in the late 19th century.

Lastly, mention should be made of Adolphe Blandin (1841-1898), a French artist and illustrator who was renowned for his intricate etchings and engravings depicting scenes from everyday life in Paris during the latter half of the 19th century.

These examples illustrate the long and varied history of the Blandin surname, which has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blandin

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

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

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