2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Blatherwick
A name likely derived from a place, meaning "wick or dwelling by the blather" referring to a stream.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Blatherwick. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Blatherwick surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Blatherwick with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Blatherwick in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Blatherwick, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Blatherwick
The surname Blatherwick originates from England and can be traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from a place name, possibly a location in either Yorkshire or Lancashire, where many English surnames have their roots.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blatherwick appears in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1195, where a certain Robert de Blatherwic is mentioned. These rolls were financial records maintained by the English Exchequer in the 12th and 13th centuries, suggesting that the name was already established by that time.
The name Blatherwick is thought to be a combination of Old English or Anglo-Saxon words, with "blather" potentially meaning "mud" or "swamp," and "wic" referring to a dwelling or settlement. This could indicate that the original bearers of the name may have lived near a muddy or swampy area.
In the 14th century, a William de Blatherwyk is mentioned in the Cheshire Rolls of 1363, further establishing the presence of the name in different regions of England during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Blatherwick was John Blatherwick, born in 1605 in Yorkshire. He was a prominent landowner and served as a Justice of the Peace in his local community.
Another notable figure was Sir Thomas Blatherwick (1680-1744), a successful merchant and member of the East India Company. He amassed a significant fortune through his trading ventures and was knighted by King George II in recognition of his achievements.
In the 18th century, a prominent clergyman named Reverend William Blatherwick (1722-1804) served as the vicar of St. Mary's Church in Nottinghamshire for over 40 years. He was well-respected in his community and played a significant role in the religious life of the region.
During the Victorian era, Elizabeth Blatherwick (1832-1912) was a notable philanthropist and social reformer. She dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of the working class and established several charitable organizations in London.
In the 20th century, Sir Henry Blatherwick (1890-1972) was a distinguished architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings in London, including the Unilever House and the Battersea Power Station.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Blatherwick
Among Census respondents with the surname Blatherwick, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Blatherwick bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Blatherwick surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.1% · 90
- Hispanic or Latino5.9% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.0% · 3
- Two or more races2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Blatherwick
Blatherwick appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-3 bearers (-2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 774 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -3 bearers (-2.9%) | Up 774 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Blatherwick surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #156,044 | #155,270 | 0.5% |
| Count | 104 | 101 | -2.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Blatherwick bearers went from 104 to 101 (-2.9% change). The surname moved up 774 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #155,270.
FAQ
Blatherwick surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Blatherwick?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Blatherwick. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Blatherwick?
Blatherwick ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 101 people with the surname Blatherwick. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Blatherwick.
Has Blatherwick become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Blatherwick went from 104 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Blatherwick?
Among Census respondents with the surname Blatherwick, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Blatherwick in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.1% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Blatherwick appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.1%), Hispanic (5.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Blatherwick (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Blatherwick mean?
A name likely derived from a place, meaning "wick or dwelling by the blather" referring to a stream. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Blatherwick (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Blatherwick?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.