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

Bleacher, 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 Bleacher surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bleacher in America

Bleacher is the 55255th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bleacher surname appeared 372 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 Bleacher.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bleacher 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 Bleacher

The surname Bleacher is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "blæcere," which referred to a person who bleached or whitened cloth or linen. This occupation was an essential part of the textile industry in England during the Middle Ages.

The earliest known record of the surname Bleacher can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where one Richard le Blecchare is mentioned. This entry suggests that the name was already established as a hereditary surname by the 14th century.

In the following centuries, various spellings of the name emerged, such as Blecher, Bleecher, and Bletcher. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the inconsistencies in written records at the time.

The surname Bleacher has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One of the earliest known was John Blecher, a merchant who lived in London in the late 15th century. Records show that he traded in various goods, including cloth and textiles.

Another prominent individual bearing the name was William Blecher, born in 1632 in Gloucestershire. He was a renowned author and scholar, best known for his work on the history and customs of the county.

In the 18th century, Thomas Bleacher (1712-1789) made a name for himself as a successful businessman and landowner in Wiltshire. He was instrumental in the development of the local wool trade and left a significant legacy in the region.

The 19th century saw the rise of Samuel Bleacher (1824-1901), a pioneering industrialist from Manchester. He established one of the first large-scale bleaching and dyeing factories, contributing to the growth of the textile industry in the city.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Bleacher (1867-1942), a prominent philanthropist and social reformer from Yorkshire. She dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of factory workers and their families in the region.

While the surname Bleacher is not among the most common in the English-speaking world, it has a rich history deeply intertwined with the textile industry and the development of various trades and professions in Britain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bleacher

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

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

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