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

Bleckley, 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 Bleckley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bleckley in America

Bleckley is the 68770th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bleckley surname appeared 286 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 Bleckley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bleckley 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 Bleckley

The surname Bleckley originates from England, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from a place name, possibly referring to a settlement or location with a connection to a blacksmith's forge or a clearing in a forest.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bleckley can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land and landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appeared in various spellings, including Blacheleie and Blechelegh, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and orthography during that era.

Throughout the centuries, the Bleckley surname has been associated with several notable individuals. One prominent figure was Sir Walter Bleckley (1549-1619), a distinguished English statesman and Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He played a crucial role in the negotiations leading to the Treaty of London in 1604, which established peace between England and Spain.

Another historical figure bearing the Bleckley name was Elizabeth Bleckley (1632-1708), a renowned herbalist and midwife in the county of Shropshire. Her expertise in traditional medicine and her compassionate care for mothers and infants earned her widespread recognition during her lifetime.

In the realm of literature, Robert Bleckley (1718-1791) was a celebrated poet and playwright from Yorkshire. His satirical works, often addressing social and political issues of the time, garnered critical acclaim and influenced the literary landscape of the 18th century.

The Bleckley surname also has ties to the American colonies. William Bleckley (1759-1835), a prominent figure in the American Revolution, served as a captain in the Continental Army and later became a respected judge and politician in Georgia.

During the 19th century, John Bleckley (1827-1907) made significant contributions to the field of law as a jurist and legal scholar in Georgia. His influential writings on contract law and civil procedure were widely studied and referenced by legal professionals of the era.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the Bleckley surname throughout history, leaving their mark across various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of the name's legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bleckley

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

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

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