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

Blanding, 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 Blanding surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blanding in America

Blanding is the 9966th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blanding surname appeared 3,237 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Blanding.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blanding 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 Blanding

The surname Blanding originates from England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "blanden," which means "a mixture or blend." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person who worked with mixing or blending materials, such as a brewer or a dyer.

One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where it is recorded as "Blandyng." This medieval document lists individuals who held land or property in the county at the time.

Further evidence of the name's existence can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1296, which mentions a "Johannes Blandyng." These rolls were tax records used to collect subsidies from the populace for military campaigns.

During the 14th century, the name appeared in various spellings, including "Blandyng," "Blandynge," and "Blaundyng." This variation in spelling was common in those times due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

One notable individual with the surname Blanding was John Blanding, a prominent merchant who lived in the city of Bristol during the late 15th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the wool trade and held influential positions within the city's merchant guild.

In the 16th century, the name can be found in the parish records of several villages in Oxfordshire and Berkshire, suggesting that the Blandings were well-established in these areas. One example is the baptism record of William Blanding in the parish of Cholsey, Berkshire, in 1587.

Another individual of note was Richard Blanding, a Puritan minister who lived in the 17th century. Born in 1602 in Oxfordshire, he emigrated to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1638 and became a prominent figure in the town of Gloucester.

During the English Civil War in the mid-17th century, a Captain William Blanding is recorded as serving in the Parliamentarian forces under Oliver Cromwell. He was noted for his bravery in several battles against the Royalists.

In the 18th century, the name Blanding appeared in various parish records across southern England, particularly in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Hampshire. One notable individual from this period was Sarah Blanding, a renowned botanical illustrator born in 1756 in the village of Blewbury, Berkshire.

Throughout the 19th century, the Blanding surname continued to be found in historical records across England, with several families residing in the counties of Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Hampshire, as well as in the city of London.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blanding

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

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

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