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

Blenden, 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 Blenden surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blenden in America

Blenden is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blenden surname appeared 175 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 Blenden.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blenden 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 Blenden

The surname Blenden is believed to have originated in England, possibly in the late medieval period or earlier. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "blanden," which means "to blend" or "to mix." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked in a trade that involved blending or mixing, such as a brewer or a dyer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blenden can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, which mention a person named John Blenden. This indicates that the name was already in use by the early 14th century.

The Blenden surname has also been linked to various place names in England, such as Blendon in Kent and Blendon Park in Oxfordshire. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

In the 16th century, there are records of a notable figure named William Blenden (c. 1500-1580), who was a prominent lawyer and Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another early example is Thomas Blenden (1572-1643), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works.

During the 17th century, the Blenden surname continued to appear in various records, including the baptismal records of St. Michael's Church in Coventry, which mention a John Blenden in 1611. In the same century, a man named Nicholas Blenden (1625-1675) served as a Member of Parliament for Grantham.

In the 18th century, one notable individual with the Blenden surname was Sir John Blenden (1712-1786), who was a successful merchant and landowner in Surrey. He was also involved in local politics and served as a Justice of the Peace.

Another prominent figure was Samuel Blenden (1746-1821), an English poet and playwright who wrote several works, including the tragedy "The Exile" and the comedy "The Welch Heiress."

Throughout its history, the Blenden surname has been associated with various occupations and backgrounds, ranging from lawyers and clergymen to merchants and landowners. While not a particularly common name, it has left its mark on English history and culture over several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blenden

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

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

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