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

Blankman, 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 Blankman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blankman in America

Blankman is the 56444th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blankman surname appeared 362 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 Blankman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blankman 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 Blankman

The surname BLANKMAN originates from England and dates back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "blanc" meaning "white" and "mann" meaning "man." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone with fair hair or complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BLANKMAN surname appears in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which were administrative records commissioned by King Edward I. This document mentions a John Blancman residing in Oxfordshire during that time period.

In the 14th century, the BLANKMAN name can be found in various tax and property records, often spelled with variations such as Blancman, Blankman, or Blankeman. For example, a Robert Blankman is listed as a landowner in the Feet of Fines for Suffolk in 1346.

During the 16th century, the BLANKMAN surname began to spread across different regions of England. Notable figures from this era include William Blankman (1522-1587), a merchant and alderman in the city of London, and John Blankman (1560-1632), a clergyman who served as the vicar of St. Mary's Church in Nottinghamshire.

As the name continued to evolve, it was sometimes associated with certain place names like Blankney in Lincolnshire or Blankworth in Dorset. However, the exact origins of these place names and their connection to the BLANKMAN surname are unclear.

In the 18th century, the BLANKMAN name gained prominence with individuals such as Thomas Blankman (1701-1778), a successful businessman and landowner in Yorkshire, and Elizabeth Blankman (1725-1802), a prominent figure in the literary circles of London.

Other notable BLANKMAN individuals from history include:

1. Sir John Blankman (1820-1892), a British politician and member of Parliament for Gloucestershire.
2. Charles Blankman (1848-1923), an English explorer and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of African wildlife.
3. Emma Blankman (1867-1942), an American suffragette and activist for women's rights.
4. George Blankman (1905-1981), a renowned English architect known for his innovative designs in modernist architecture.
5. William Blankman (1922-2003), a celebrated American author and poet who won the Pulitzer Prize for Literature in 1968.

These examples demonstrate the rich history and diverse backgrounds of individuals bearing the BLANKMAN surname, which has endured for centuries across various regions and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blankman

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

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

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