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

Blanset, 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 Blanset surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blanset in America

Blanset is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blanset surname appeared 128 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 Blanset.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blanset 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 Blanset

The surname Blanset has its origins in the Normandy region of northern France, tracing back to the early medieval period around the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "blanc" meaning white and "sait" meaning cloth or garment, suggesting the name may have been an occupational surname given to someone who worked with white fabrics or clothing.

One of the earliest known records of the surname Blanset can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England conducted in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Blanset" in this document, indicating its presence in England during the Norman conquest.

In the 13th century, a man named Geoffroy Blanset was documented as a landowner in the village of Blanset, located in the Normandy region. This village likely took its name from the family, further solidifying the connection between the surname and the region.

During the 14th century, a notable figure named Pierre Blanset (1315-1382) was a prominent merchant and councillor in the city of Rouen, Normandy. His wealth and influence contributed to the recognition of the Blanset name in the region.

In the 16th century, a nobleman named François Blanset (1528-1598) served as a military commander under King Henry IV of France. He played a significant role in the French Wars of Religion and was known for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Another prominent individual with the surname Blanset was Jean-Baptiste Blanset (1672-1739), a French artist and engraver who gained recognition for his intricate engravings of religious and historical scenes.

As the centuries passed, the Blanset surname spread across Europe and eventually to other parts of the world through migration and exploration. While the name may have evolved or adapted to different spellings and pronunciations in various regions, its roots can be traced back to the Normandy region of France and its connection to the white cloth or garment industry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blanset

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

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

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