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

Blisard, 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 Blisard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blisard in America

Blisard is the 82317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blisard surname appeared 229 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 Blisard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blisard 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 Blisard

The surname Blisard is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "blis," meaning joy or bliss, and "ard," which refers to a dwelling place or homestead. This combination suggests that the name may have initially been used to describe someone who lived in a joyful or blissful place.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Blisard surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1195, where a person named Walter Blisard was mentioned. This historical document provides evidence of the name's existence during the late 12th century.

In the 14th century, the Blisard name appeared in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, a collection of records compiled in 1273. This entry suggests that the name was well-established in various regions of England by that time.

During the late 15th century, the Blisard surname was associated with the village of Blissard in Somerset, England. It is possible that the name originated from this place name or that the place was named after an early bearer of the Blisard surname.

Among notable individuals who bore the Blisard surname throughout history is Sir John Blisard, a knight who lived in the 16th century and was known for his service in the English military. Another notable figure was Thomas Blisard, a prominent merchant and trader who lived in London during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the Blisard surname was found in various records, including parish registers and tax rolls. One notable bearer of the name during this period was William Blisard, a renowned scholar and author who published several works on philosophy and theology.

Moving into the 19th century, the Blisard name continued to be present in various historical records. One notable individual was Elizabeth Blisard, a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in the city of Liverpool, England.

Throughout its history, the Blisard surname has been associated with various occupations, including agriculture, trade, and military service. While its origins can be traced back to England, the name has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and settlement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blisard

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

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

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