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

Blandon, 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 Blandon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blandon in America

Blandon is the 11914th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blandon surname appeared 2,628 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 Blandon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blandon 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 Blandon

The surname Blandon is believed to have originated in England, tracing its roots back to the 12th century. It is thought to have derived from the Old English words "blaen" and "dun," which together referred to a hill or mound.

Blandon may have been initially used as a locational surname, identifying individuals who resided near a prominent hill or mound in a particular area. The earliest known recordings of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation conducted in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror.

In the 13th century, records show a Richard de Blandon who held lands in Leicestershire. The name also appears in various medieval manuscripts and parish registers, with variations in spelling such as Blonden, Blaundon, and Blaundon.

Notable individuals with the surname Blandon include Sir John Blandon, a prominent landowner and knight who lived in the 14th century. He was known for his role in the Hundred Years' War, participating in several battles against the French forces.

Another noteworthy figure was Elizabeth Blandon (1615-1692), a wealthy heiress and landowner from Oxfordshire. She was known for her charitable works and her support of the Church of England during a time of religious turmoil.

In the 17th century, Thomas Blandon (1629-1689) was a respected scholar and clergyman who served as the Rector of Alderton, Wiltshire. He was known for his writings on theology and his contributions to the local community.

During the 18th century, Samuel Blandon (1723-1798) was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Foundling Hospital and the Bethlem Royal Hospital.

Another notable figure was Mary Blandon (1781-1856), an author and poet who published several works of poetry and prose, including "The Village Curate" and "The Widow's Offering."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blandon

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

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

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