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

Blanshan, 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 Blanshan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blanshan in America

Blanshan is the 72105th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blanshan surname appeared 270 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 Blanshan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blanshan 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 Blanshan

The surname BLANSHAN has its origins in the Norman-French language, tracing back to the 11th century when the Normans conquered parts of France and England. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "blanc" meaning "white" and "chan" meaning "field" or "plain", likely referring to a person who lived near or owned a white field or expanse of land.

The name can be found in early medieval records, including the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name was Willelmus de Blanchamp, a Norman landowner who held estates in Essex and Suffolk in the late 11th century.

During the 12th and 13th centuries, the name took on various spellings, such as Blancham, Blanchamp, and Blanchaun, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal variations of the time. Notable individuals from this period include Robertus Blanchaun, a knight who fought in the Third Crusade under Richard the Lionheart in the late 12th century.

By the 14th century, the name had evolved closer to its modern spelling of BLANSHAN. One prominent figure was John Blanshan, a wealthy merchant and alderman in the City of London, who lived from approximately 1320 to 1385. He was recorded as having substantial property holdings and served as a city official during the reign of Edward III.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in various parts of England, with records showing individuals like Thomas Blanshan (c. 1410-1478), a landowner from Oxfordshire, and Margaret Blanshan (c. 1440-1501), who was a benefactor to religious institutions in Yorkshire.

During the Renaissance period, the BLANSHAN surname gained further recognition. One notable figure was Sir William Blanshan (c. 1520-1587), a courtier and Member of Parliament under Queen Elizabeth I. He was known for his patronage of the arts and literature, and his family owned estates in Gloucestershire.

As the centuries progressed, the BLANSHAN name continued to be associated with various walks of life, from scholars and clergymen to military officers and entrepreneurs. Among them were Rev. Henry Blanshan (1629-1701), a prominent clergyman in the Church of England, and Captain James Blanshan (1745-1821), a naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the American Revolutionary War.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blanshan

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

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

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