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

Blissitt, 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 Blissitt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blissitt in America

Blissitt is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blissitt surname appeared 135 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 Blissitt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blissitt 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 Blissitt

The surname Blissitt is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name such as Blissett or Blissington. These place names are likely derived from the Old English words "blithe" meaning happy or joyful, and "sett" meaning a dwelling or settlement, suggesting that Blissitt may have originally referred to someone who lived in a cheerful or pleasant place.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blissitt can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which lists a landowner named Richard de Blisseworth in Oxfordshire. This entry provides evidence that variations of the name were in use as early as the 11th century.

In the 13th century, a John de Blisseworth is mentioned in the Assize Rolls of Worcestershire, indicating the continued presence of the name in the English Midlands. By the 14th century, the spelling had evolved to something closer to the modern form, with records showing a William Blissett in Staffordshire in 1332.

Notable individuals with the surname Blissitt include Sir Thomas Blissett (1564-1638), an English diplomat and politician who served as a Member of Parliament and ambassador to the Netherlands. Another prominent figure was Reverend John Blissitt (1678-1752), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious texts.

In the 19th century, John Blissitt (1824-1898) was a successful English businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the town of Wolverhampton. Another notable bearer of the name was Arthur Blissitt (1876-1954), a British artist and illustrator known for his landscape paintings and illustrations in books and magazines.

Finally, one of the more recent individuals with the surname Blissitt was David Blissitt (1920-2004), a British actor who appeared in numerous television shows and films throughout the 20th century, including roles in Doctor Who and The Avengers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blissitt

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

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

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