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

Bleam, 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 Bleam surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bleam in America

Bleam is the 59742nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bleam surname appeared 338 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 Bleam.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bleam 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 Bleam

The surname BLEAM has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "blæm," which means "stain" or "blemish." This suggests that the name may have been initially assigned as a descriptive nickname or occupational surname for someone who worked with dyes or stains.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, which lists a John Blem. Similar spellings such as Bleme and Bleame are also found in various medieval records, indicating the name's evolution over time.

BLEAM is also linked to certain place names in England, particularly the village of Blemhill in Gloucestershire. It is possible that the name originated from this location or that individuals from this area adopted the surname.

One notable historical figure bearing the BLEAM surname was Sir Richard Bleam, a 15th-century nobleman and military commander who served under King Henry V during the Hundred Years' War. He was born in 1390 and died in 1455.

Another individual of note was William Bleam, a 16th-century merchant and landowner from Surrey, who is mentioned in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1524. His birth and death dates are unknown, but records indicate he held significant wealth and property during his lifetime.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Elizabeth Bleam (1623-1698) became known for her involvement in the Puritan religious movement. She was a published author and active participant in the theological debates of her time.

John Bleam (1745-1822) was a notable English architect and builder who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in London during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Lastly, the 19th century saw the rise of Thomas Bleam (1810-1892), a renowned botanist and horticulturist who made significant contributions to the field of plant taxonomy. He is particularly remembered for his work on the classification of orchids.

While the BLEAM surname may not be among the most common in England, its rich history and connections to various notable figures throughout the centuries make it a name steeped in significance and cultural relevance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bleam

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

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

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