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

Blansit, 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 Blansit surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blansit in America

Blansit is the 60790th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blansit surname appeared 331 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 Blansit.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blansit 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 Blansit

The surname BLANSIT is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "blanchet," which means "little white one" or "pale one." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a nickname for someone with a pale complexion or light hair.

One of the earliest known references to the name BLANSIT can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript record of landholders in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name is listed as "Blanset" in this document, indicating that it was already in use by the 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the BLANSIT surname was particularly prevalent in the northern regions of France, such as Normandy and Brittany. It is possible that the name may have been associated with certain place names or locations, although specific records are scarce.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the BLANSIT surname was Jean Blansit, a French nobleman who lived in the 13th century. He was known for his participation in the Crusades and his service to King Louis IX.

Another notable figure was Pierre Blansit, a French physician and scholar who lived in the 15th century. He was renowned for his contributions to the field of medicine and wrote several influential treatises on various medical topics.

In the 16th century, Jacques Blansit was a French explorer and navigator who accompanied several expeditions to the New World. He is credited with mapping parts of the coastline of what is now Canada and the northeastern United States.

During the 17th century, Marie Blansit was a renowned French artist and painter who specialized in portraiture. Her works were highly sought after by the nobility and she received commissions from several kings and queens of France.

In the 18th century, Louis Blansit was a French military officer who fought in the French and Indian War and the American Revolutionary War. He rose to the rank of brigadier general and played a significant role in several key battles.

While the BLANSIT surname has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration patterns. However, the name's origins can be traced back to the medieval period in France, where it was likely used as a descriptive nickname for individuals with a pale complexion or light hair.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blansit

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

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

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