2000
#15,439
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,742
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.65
Rare Last name
Blandon
A surname of French origin derived from the Old French word "blanda," meaning "mild" or "gentle."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,671 Americans carry the last name Blandon. That puts it at #12,661 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.78 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 128,324 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Blandon surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.7K
1 in 128,324
Census rank
#12,661
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,329 bearers of the surname Blandon in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.78 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12661st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Blandon, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 84.2%. The next largest groups are Black (8.8%) and White (5.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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."
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Blandon
Among Census respondents with the surname Blandon, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 84.2%. The next largest groups are Black (8.8%) and White (5.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Blandon bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Blandon surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino84.2% · 1,960
- Black or African American8.8% · 204
- White5.8% · 134
- Two or more races0.9% · 22
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Blandon
Blandon appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#11,914
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,628
+886 bearers (+50.9%)
Per 100,000 0.89
Rank movement Up 3,525 places
2020
#12,661
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,329
-299 bearers (-11.4%)
Per 100,000 0.78
Rank movement Down 747 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #15,439 | 1,742 | 0.65 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #11,914 | 2,628 | 0.89 | +886 bearers (+50.9%) | Up 3,525 places |
| 2020 | #12,661 | 2,329 | 0.78 | -299 bearers (-11.4%) | Down 747 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Blandon surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,914 | #12,661 | -6.3% |
| Count | 2,628 | 2,329 | -11.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.89 | 0.78 | -12.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Blandon bearers went from 2,628 to 2,329 (-11.4% change). The surname moved down 747 positions in the national ranking, going from #11,914 to #12,661.
FAQ
Blandon surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Blandon?
Name Census estimates that about 2,671 living Americans carry the surname Blandon. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 128,324 residents.
How common is Blandon?
Blandon ranks #12,661 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.78 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,329 people with the surname Blandon. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,671), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.78 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.78 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Blandon.
Has Blandon become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Blandon went from 2,628 recorded bearers to 2,329. That is a decrease of 299 (-11.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #11,914 to #12,661.
What does the Census say about the background of Blandon?
Among Census respondents with the surname Blandon, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 84.2%. The next largest groups are Black (8.8%) and White (5.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Blandon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.2% (1,960 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Blandon appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (84.2%), Black (8.8%), White (5.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Blandon (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Blandon mean?
A surname of French origin derived from the Old French word "blanda," meaning "mild" or "gentle." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Blandon (0.78 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Blandon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.