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

Blimline, 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 Blimline surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blimline in America

Blimline is the 94311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blimline surname appeared 194 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 Blimline.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blimline 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 Blimline

The surname BLIMLINE originated in the northern regions of England during the Anglo-Saxon era, around the 7th to 11th centuries. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "blim" or "blyme," meaning "to shine" or "to blaze," and "line," referring to a row or line of trees or a boundary line. This suggests that the name may have initially designated someone who lived near a prominent tree line or a boundary marked by a line of trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BLIMLINE name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive record of landowners and their properties commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Blymelyne" and "Blymelyn," reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling common during that era.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Reginald BLIMLINE served as a respected knight and landowner in Northumberland. Records from this period indicate that the BLIMLINE family held substantial estates in the region and played a significant role in local affairs.

During the 15th century, John BLIMLINE, born in 1428, was a notable scholar and theologian who studied at the University of Oxford. He authored several treatises on religious philosophy and was known for his erudition and intellectual prowess.

In the late 16th century, Elizabeth BLIMLINE (1564-1634) was a prominent businesswoman and landowner in the city of York. She inherited a substantial fortune from her merchant father and invested in various enterprises, becoming one of the wealthiest individuals in the region.

Another notable figure was Sir Thomas BLIMLINE (1627-1692), a celebrated military commander who fought in the English Civil War and later served as a member of Parliament during the reign of King Charles II. His bravery and leadership on the battlefield earned him widespread recognition and respect.

The BLIMLINE name has also been associated with several place names in northern England, such as Blimline Manor in Yorkshire and Blimline Grange in Northumberland. These place names likely derived from the surnames of prominent BLIMLINE families who owned or resided in those locations.

Overall, the surname BLIMLINE has a rich history and deep roots in the northern regions of England, dating back to the Anglo-Saxon era. Its association with boundaries, tree lines, and prominent families has contributed to its enduring legacy and significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blimline

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

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

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