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

Blankley, 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 Blankley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blankley in America

Blankley is the 42640th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blankley surname appeared 508 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 Blankley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blankley 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 Blankley

The surname Blankley has its origins in England, with the earliest records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "blanca," which referred to a white or pale complexion or appearance. The name may have been initially used as a nickname or descriptive term for someone with a particularly fair or pale complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blankley can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Norfolk, a census-like record compiled in 1273. This document mentions a John Blankley, suggesting that the name was already in use during that time period. Additionally, the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1301 list a Robert Blankley, providing further evidence of the name's early existence in different parts of England.

In the 14th century, the surname Blankley appeared in various spellings, such as Blanckley, Blanckleigh, and Blankeley, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation that were common during that era. One notable mention is found in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in 1348, where a William Blankley is recorded as a tenant.

The Blankley surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest was John Blankley, a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Nottinghamshire, who lived in the late 15th century. Another well-known figure was Thomas Blankley, born in 1602, who served as a magistrate and member of the Parliament during the English Civil War.

In the 18th century, the Blankley name gained further recognition with the birth of William Blankley (1720-1793), a successful merchant and philanthropist from Yorkshire. He made significant contributions to his local community and was renowned for his generosity.

During the 19th century, the Blankley surname continued to be associated with notable individuals. One such person was Sir John Blankley (1812-1891), a renowned architect who designed several prominent buildings in London, including the Royal Albert Hall.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Blankley (1848-1923), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education. She founded one of the first schools in England to offer higher education opportunities for women.

As the centuries passed, the Blankley surname spread to different parts of the world, with some families emigrating to other countries. However, the name's roots remain firmly grounded in its English origins, with a rich history dating back to the medieval period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blankley

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

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

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