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

Blango, 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 Blango surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blango in America

Blango is the 68547th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blango surname appeared 287 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 Blango.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blango 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 Blango

The surname Blango is of English origin and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "blanca", which means a white or pale horse. This suggests that the name may have been given as a nickname to someone who had a fondness for pale horses or perhaps worked with them.

In the early days, the name was predominantly found in the northern counties of England, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire. Records from the late 13th century show variations in spelling such as "Blancow" and "Blankow", which eventually evolved into the modern form of Blango.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1284, where a certain William Blango is mentioned as paying taxes. The name also appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Lancashire from 1332, indicating its presence in the region during that period.

The Domesday Book, the great survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct mention of the name Blango. However, it does record several place names that may have influenced the development of the surname, such as Blanchelande in Lincolnshire and Blancamor in Nottinghamshire.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Blango was Robert Blango, who was born in Yorkshire around 1420. He was a prominent landowner and is mentioned in various legal documents from the mid-15th century.

Another notable bearer of the name was Sir Thomas Blango (1525-1592), a wealthy merchant and alderman in the City of London. He served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1580 and was known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in supporting education and the construction of new churches.

In the 17th century, the name gained some prominence with the birth of John Blango (1640-1712), a renowned clergyman and author. He wrote several influential works on theology and served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Oxfordshire.

During the 18th century, the Blango family had a strong presence in the city of Bristol, where they were involved in the thriving maritime trade. One of the most successful members was William Blango (1735-1810), a prosperous ship owner and merchant who played a significant role in the city's economy.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Blango (1785-1865), an accomplished artist and painter who gained recognition for her portraits and landscapes. She exhibited her works at the Royal Academy of Arts and is remembered for her contributions to the artistic community of her time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blango

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

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

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