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

Blessitt, 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 Blessitt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blessitt in America

Blessitt is the 87335th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blessitt surname appeared 213 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 Blessitt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blessitt 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 Blessitt

The surname Blessitt is believed to have originated in England, likely during the late medieval period or the early modern era. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "blæd" and "sætt," which together translate to "one who was blessed or fortunate in life." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon an individual who was perceived as being particularly favored or blessed.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blessitt can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Warwick, Warwickshire, dating back to the late 16th century. In these records, a family by the name of Blessitt is mentioned, indicating that the name had already been established in the region by that time.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Blessitt appeared in various historical documents, including wills, land records, and court proceedings. One notable figure bearing this surname was John Blessitt (1640-1712), a prominent merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire, who played a role in the establishment of several charitable institutions in his local community.

In the 19th century, the Blessitt name gained further recognition with the birth of Emily Blessitt (1824-1899), a renowned author and feminist activist who advocated for women's rights and education. Her writings and speeches were influential in shaping public opinion and paving the way for social reforms.

Another notable individual with the surname Blessitt was Sir William Blessitt (1856-1934), a British politician and diplomat who served as the Ambassador to Italy from 1908 to 1914. His diplomatic efforts during a time of political turmoil and the onset of World War I were widely lauded.

The surname Blessitt has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Blessitt Hill in Oxfordshire and Blessitt Manor in Berkshire, suggesting that some branches of the family may have held land or resided in these areas.

Throughout its history, the surname Blessitt has maintained a consistent spelling, although variations like Blessett, Blessit, and Blissit have been documented in some instances. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects, scribal errors, or individual preferences in spelling.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blessitt

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

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

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