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

Bledson, 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 Bledson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bledson in America

Bledson is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bledson surname appeared 117 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 Bledson.

The history of the last name Bledson

The surname Bledson has its origins in England, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from an Old English word, "bled," which means "bald" or "bare," possibly referring to a physical characteristic or a geographical feature such as a bare hill or a clearing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Bledson name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, dated 1166, which mentions a William Bledson. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during that time period. Another early reference comes from the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1311, which mentions a John Bledson.

In the 14th century, the Bledson family appears to have held land and property in the village of Bleden, located in the county of Oxfordshire. This connection is evidenced by the mention of a Robert de Bleden in the Hundred Rolls of 1273. Over time, the name evolved from its earlier spelling of "Bleden" to the modern form of "Bledson."

One notable individual bearing the Bledson name was Sir William Bledson, a wealthy landowner and knight who lived in the late 14th century. He was a prominent figure in the county of Northumberland and is mentioned in various historical records from that era. Another noteworthy figure was John Bledson, a respected scholar and theologian who lived in the 16th century and served as a fellow at Oxford University.

In the 17th century, the Bledson family had established roots in the county of Yorkshire, where they owned land and estates. A prominent member of the family during this period was Richard Bledson, a successful merchant and alderman in the city of York, who lived from 1620 to 1689. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and contribution to the local community.

Moving into the 18th century, the name Bledson continued to be associated with the northern regions of England, particularly in Yorkshire and Northumberland. One notable figure was Elizabeth Bledson, a renowned artist and painter who was born in 1725 and gained recognition for her portraits and landscape paintings.

Throughout its history, the Bledson surname has maintained its strong ties to the northern counties of England, where it originated and flourished over the centuries. While not a particularly common name, it has left its mark in various historical records and accounts, reflecting the lives and contributions of individuals who bore this distinctive surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bledson

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

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 Bledson 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.

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

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