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

Blissard, 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 Blissard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blissard in America

Blissard is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blissard surname appeared 127 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 Blissard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blissard 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 Blissard

The surname Blissard has its origins in England, tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "blithe" and "ard," meaning "happy" and "dweller," respectively. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person with a cheerful or joyful demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, which mentions a William Blissard. This document was a survey of landowners and tenants in England during the reign of King Edward I.

In the 14th century, the Blissard name appeared in various manorial records and tax rolls across several counties in England, including Norfolk, Suffolk, and Lincolnshire. These records often provide insight into the occupations and locations of individuals bearing the name during that time period.

The Blissard surname is also linked to several place names in England, such as Blissard's Green in Gloucestershire and Blissard's Hill in Wiltshire. These locations may have been associated with early bearers of the name or derived from their residences.

One notable individual with the Blissard surname was John Blissard (c. 1450-1520), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Norfolk. He is mentioned in various legal documents and records from the late 15th and early 16th centuries.

Another prominent figure was Sir William Blissard (1577-1642), a Member of Parliament for Salisbury during the reign of King Charles I. He was involved in various political and military affairs during the English Civil War.

In the 17th century, the Blissard name can be found in the parish records of various churches throughout England, often recording births, marriages, and deaths of individuals bearing the surname.

One notable entry is the baptism of Mary Blissard in 1658 at St. Michael's Church in Coventry. Another record from 1675 mentions the marriage of Thomas Blissard and Elizabeth Hawkins in the parish of Somerton, Oxfordshire.

The 18th century saw the Blissard name spread further across England, with records indicating individuals from this family residing in counties such as Yorkshire, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire.

One notable figure from this period was Henry Blissard (1704-1778), a wealthy landowner and influential member of the gentry in Gloucestershire. He was involved in local politics and served as a Justice of the Peace.

Throughout the 19th century, the Blissard surname continued to be prevalent in various parts of England, with individuals from this family pursuing various professions and occupations.

One notable example is Charles Blissard (1823-1901), a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in London and the surrounding areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blissard

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

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

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