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

Blazon, 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 Blazon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blazon in America

Blazon is the 98553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blazon surname appeared 184 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 Blazon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blazon 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 Blazon

The surname Blazon is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, deriving from the Old French word "blason," which means "coat of arms." This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals who were responsible for designing, painting, or recording coats of arms for nobility and other prominent figures.

One of the earliest records of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, dating back to 1279, where it appears as "Blaz'n." This ancient document, which served as a census and survey of landowners in medieval England, provides valuable insights into the early usage and spelling variations of the surname.

The name Blazon is also believed to have been influenced by the Old English word "blasen," meaning "to blow" or "to sound a horn." This association may have been due to the fact that heralds, who were responsible for announcing and recording coats of arms during tournaments and other events, often used horns or trumpets to make their proclamations.

In the 14th century, the name Blazon appears in various historical records, including the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1379, where a certain Robert Blaz'n is mentioned. This suggests that the name had spread across different regions of England by that time.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Blazon throughout history include:

1. Sir Edward Blazon (1520-1582), an English courtier and diplomat who served as the ambassador to France during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

2. John Blazon (1612-1678), a prominent English lawyer and judge who presided over several high-profile trials during the English Civil War.

3. Elizabeth Blazon (1675-1741), a renowned English author and poet whose works explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality.

4. William Blazon (1728-1802), a British naval officer and explorer who is credited with the discovery of several islands in the South Pacific.

5. Anne Blazon (1801-1876), a philanthropist and social reformer who established several schools and orphanages in London during the Victorian era.

While the surname Blazon may have originated from a specific occupation or association with heraldry, it has since become a well-established name in various parts of the world, carried on by generations of individuals with diverse backgrounds and accomplishments.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blazon

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

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

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