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

Bleazard, 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 Bleazard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bleazard in America

Bleazard is the 60196th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bleazard surname appeared 335 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 Bleazard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bleazard 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 Bleazard

The surname Bleazard is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "blæc," meaning "black," or "blæced," meaning "pale" or "wan." This suggests that the name may have been a descriptive nickname given to someone with a dark or pale complexion.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the late 13th century. One of the earliest known references can be found in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1297, where a man named William Blaysard is mentioned. This early spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time.

In the 14th century, the surname appears in various records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Cumberland from 1332, which list a John Blayzard. This suggests that the name was relatively widespread in northern England during this period.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Bleazard was John Bleazard, who was born around 1520 in Lancashire, England. He was a prominent landowner and is mentioned in several historical records from the mid-16th century.

Another notable figure was Thomas Bleazard, born in 1625 in Yorkshire. He was a successful merchant and served as a local magistrate in his community during the late 17th century.

In the 18th century, the name appears in various parish records and historical documents. One example is William Bleazard, born in 1712 in Northumberland, who served as a captain in the British Army during the Seven Years' War.

Moving into the 19th century, we find instances of the name in various parts of England. One notable individual was Robert Bleazard, born in 1832 in Lancashire. He was a prominent industrialist and played a significant role in the development of the textile industry in his region.

Another notable figure was Mary Bleazard, born in 1865 in Yorkshire. She was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, working tirelessly to promote access to education for girls in her local community.

These examples illustrate the long and rich history of the surname Bleazard, which has its roots in northern England and has been associated with various professions and achievements throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bleazard

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

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

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