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

Blasdell, 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 Blasdell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blasdell in America

Blasdell is the 43151st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blasdell surname appeared 501 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 Blasdell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blasdell 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 Blasdell

The surname Blasdell is of English origin, deriving from a place name in the county of Yorkshire. The earliest recorded spelling of the name was Blasedal, which appeared in the Domesday Book of 1086. This Old English word is believed to have been derived from the words "blæse," meaning "blaze" or "torch," and "dæl," meaning "valley."

During the Middle Ages, the name was closely associated with the village of Blasedal, which is now known as Blasdale or Blaisedell. This small settlement was located in the North Yorkshire Moors, near the town of Pickering. The inhabitants of this area were likely involved in agricultural or pastoral activities, given the rural nature of the region.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this surname was John de Blasedal, who was mentioned in the Yorkshire Assize Rolls of 1297. These legal records provide valuable insights into the lives of medieval people and their involvement in disputes or legal proceedings.

In the 16th century, the surname began to appear in various spellings, such as Blaisdale, Blaisdell, and Blasdell. This variation was common during this period due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions and the influence of regional dialects.

One notable figure bearing the Blasdell surname was Sir William Blasdell (1560-1625), a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Yorkshire. He played an active role in local affairs and served as a Justice of the Peace for the county.

Another individual of note was Robert Blasdell (1620-1690), a Puritan minister who emigrated from England to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the 17th century. He was influential in the early religious life of the colony and served as a pastor in various communities.

During the 18th century, the Blasdell surname began to spread beyond Yorkshire, as families migrated to other parts of England and, in some cases, to the British colonies in North America and the Caribbean.

One such individual was Thomas Blasdell (1745-1825), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the American Revolutionary War. He was involved in several notable battles and was later appointed as the Governor of the Bahamas Islands.

Another figure was Elizabeth Blasdell (1780-1862), a renowned author and poet from Lancashire, England. She published several collections of poetry and was celebrated for her vivid descriptions of rural life and nature.

As the Industrial Revolution unfolded in the 19th century, many individuals bearing the Blasdell surname likely participated in the economic and social changes that transformed England during this period, though specific records from this time are scarce.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blasdell

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

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

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