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

Blitchington, 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 Blitchington surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blitchington in America

Blitchington is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blitchington surname appeared 122 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 Blitchington.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blitchington 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 Blitchington

The surname Blitchington has its origins in England, tracing back to the late medieval period, around the 13th century. It is believed to have originated in the county of Shropshire, derived from the Old English words "blycc" meaning "bleak" and "ing" referring to a meadow or enclosure, potentially describing the landscape of the area where the name first emerged.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blitchington can be found in the Shropshire Manor Rolls of 1275, where a William de Blitchington is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Blitchcot, now known as Blitchfield. This village name closely resembles the surname, suggesting a strong connection between the place and the family name.

During the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Blitchinton, Blitchyntone, and Blitchyngton, reflecting the fluidity of spelling and pronunciation in those times. A notable figure from this era was Robert Blitchington, born in 1320 in Blitchfield, who served as a court scribe and chronicler during the reign of Edward III.

In the 15th century, the surname Blitchington spread beyond Shropshire, with records showing individuals bearing the name in neighboring counties like Staffordshire and Cheshire. One prominent figure was Sir John Blitchington (1410-1478), a respected lawyer and member of the gentry who owned substantial lands in Staffordshire.

As the centuries progressed, the Blitchington family continued to hold influence and prominence in various parts of England. In the 17th century, Thomas Blitchington (1625-1692) was a renowned scholar and theologian who served as the Rector of Peterborough Cathedral. Another notable figure was Captain William Blitchington (1680-1745), a naval officer who distinguished himself in several battles during the War of the Spanish Succession.

In the 19th century, the name gained recognition through the works of the poet and writer Anne Blitchington (1815-1879), whose collections of verse and prose captured the essence of rural life in her native Shropshire. Her contemporary, Sir Edward Blitchington (1820-1895), was a prominent industrialist and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the city of Birmingham.

Throughout its history, the surname Blitchington has maintained a strong presence in various regions of England, particularly in the West Midlands and the surrounding areas. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, its origins can be traced back to the picturesque meadows of medieval Shropshire, where the Blitchington family first took root.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blitchington

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

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

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