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

Blankson, 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 Blankson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blankson in America

Blankson is the 84463rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blankson surname appeared 222 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 Blankson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blankson 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 Blankson

The surname Blankson is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from the Old English words "blanc," meaning "white" or "fair," and "sunu," meaning "son." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify the fair-haired or light-skinned son of a family.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Blankson surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Blancesune," indicating its presence in England during the Norman period.

Throughout the Middle Ages, variations of the name emerged, such as Blanksone, Blankston, and Blankeson, reflecting regional dialects and spelling conventions of the time. These variations often referred to specific locations or manors where families bearing the name resided.

In the 14th century, records show a Robert Blankson who served as a member of the King's Council during the reign of Edward III. Another notable figure was Sir William Blankson, a prominent landowner and knight who fought alongside King Henry V at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415.

During the Renaissance period, the Blankson family established roots in various parts of England, with branches settling in counties like Yorkshire, Gloucestershire, and Lincolnshire. One notable member was Elizabeth Blankson (1542-1621), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist known for her charitable works in London.

The 17th century saw the rise of Sir John Blankson (1610-1678), a distinguished lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament during the English Civil War. His son, Thomas Blankson (1645-1718), was a renowned scholar and author who wrote extensively on theology and philosophy.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Blankson name continued to be associated with notable figures, such as Admiral William Blankson (1762-1841), a highly decorated naval officer who served in the British Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars, and Sir Robert Blankson (1819-1892), a prominent industrialist and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of Manchester.

Throughout its history, the Blankson surname has maintained a strong presence in various parts of England, with families continuing to contribute to various fields, including politics, academia, business, and the military.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blankson

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

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

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