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

Blaylock, 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 Blaylock surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blaylock in America

Blaylock is the 3563rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blaylock surname appeared 10,008 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Blaylock.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blaylock 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 Blaylock

The surname Blaylock originates from England and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English words "blæc" meaning black, and "leac" meaning meadow or field, suggesting that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a dark or shaded meadow.

The name was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Blacheslach," which was a place name in Derbyshire. This early spelling variation provides insight into the evolution of the surname over time.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Blaylock was William Blaylock, who was mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1301. Another early record is of John Blaylok, who was listed in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1344.

In the 16th century, the surname appeared in various spellings such as Blaylock, Blaylok, and Blaylocke. A notable figure from this time was Sir Thomas Blaylock, a landowner and member of the gentry in Lancashire, who lived from 1520 to 1589.

During the 17th century, the surname continued to be found in various parts of England, with records showing individuals named Blaylock residing in counties like Yorkshire, Derbyshire, and Staffordshire.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Blaylock was Sir John Blaylock, a prominent military leader who fought in the English Civil War. He was born in 1615 and served as a Colonel in the Royalist army under King Charles I.

Another notable figure was Robert Blaylock, a renowned architect and builder from Yorkshire, who lived from 1670 to 1738. He was responsible for designing and constructing several notable buildings in the region during the 18th century.

In the 19th century, the Blaylock surname remained prevalent in various parts of England, with individuals bearing this name found in records from counties like Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Derbyshire.

A prominent individual from this period was William Blaylock, a renowned philanthropist and industrialist from Lancashire, who lived from 1810 to 1892. He made significant contributions to the development of his local community and was widely respected for his charitable endeavors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blaylock

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

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

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