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

Blansfield, 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 Blansfield surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blansfield in America

Blansfield is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blansfield surname appeared 174 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 Blansfield.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blansfield 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 Blansfield

The surname Blansfield is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name derived from a small village or hamlet called Blansfield, possibly located in one of the northern English counties. The name itself is likely a combination of the Old English words "blancen" meaning "white" and "feld" meaning "field," suggesting it may have referred to a field or open area with chalky or light-colored soil.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blansfield can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a census-like survey conducted in England during the reign of King Edward I. In this record, a William de Blansfeld is listed as a landowner in the county of Yorkshire. The "de" prefix indicates the name's locational origin.

During the 14th century, variations of the name started to appear in historical documents, such as Blaunsfelde, Blansfeild, and Blansfyld. These spelling variations were common during this period due to the lack of standardized English orthography.

In the 16th century, the Blansfield surname can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in the village of Ecclesfield, Yorkshire. One notable entry from 1568 records the baptism of a John Blansfield, son of Thomas Blansfield.

Throughout the centuries, several individuals with the Blansfield surname have left their mark in various fields. For instance, Robert Blansfield (1772-1842) was a prominent English architect known for his work on several churches and public buildings in Yorkshire. Another notable figure was William Blansfield (1832-1906), a British author and journalist who wrote extensively on political and social issues of his time.

Other notable individuals with this surname include:

1. Thomas Blansfield (1629-1681), an English Benedictine monk and scholar.
2. Elizabeth Blansfield (1743-1815), a British philanthropist and advocate for women's education.
3. James Blansfield (1820-1892), an American Civil War veteran and politician who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
4. Margaret Blansfield (1891-1974), an Australian artist and painter known for her landscape paintings.
5. John Blansfield (1932-2011), a British journalist and author who wrote several books on World War II history.

While the Blansfield surname may not be among the most common, it has a rich history dating back to medieval England, with its origins rooted in the landscape and geography of the northern English counties. Over the centuries, individuals bearing this surname have made contributions in various fields, leaving their mark on history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blansfield

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

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

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