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

Blend, 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 Blend surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blend in America

Blend is the 54530th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blend surname appeared 378 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 Blend.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blend 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 Blend

The surname Blend is believed to have originated in England, likely in the late medieval period. It is thought to be a locational surname derived from a place name, possibly Blendon in Kent or Blendon Hall in Oxfordshire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blend appears in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire in 1275, where a person named William Blend is mentioned. Another early reference can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Warwickshire in 1332, which lists a Robert Blend.

The name Blend may have evolved from the Old English words "blaen" or "blen," meaning "bare" or "bleak," potentially referring to a person who lived in a bare or exposed area. Alternatively, it could be related to the Old English word "blanden," meaning "to blend" or "to mix," possibly indicating an occupation or characteristic associated with blending or mixing.

Historically, the surname Blend has been associated with various notable individuals. One prominent example is John Blend (c. 1505-1588), an English clergyman and theologian who served as the Bishop of Bath and Wells during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another historical figure with the surname Blend is Francis Blend (1670-1748), an English architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings, including the Church of St. Mary's in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

In the realm of literature, Sir William Blend (1816-1892) was a British author and journalist who wrote extensively on historical and political subjects. His works included "The Annals of England" and "The History of the British Empire."

Moving into the 19th century, Edward Blend (1827-1903) was a notable English cricketer who played for Kent County Cricket Club and was known for his exceptional batting skills.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname Blend was Sarah Blend (1879-1957), a British suffragette and activist who fought for women's rights and played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement in the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blend

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

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

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