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

Blizard, 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 Blizard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blizard in America

Blizard is the 39555th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blizard surname appeared 556 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 Blizard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blizard 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 Blizard

The surname BLIZARD is of English origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "blizard," which referred to a person who had a particular facial feature or complexion resembling a blizzard or snowstorm.

This surname is primarily associated with the northern counties of England, particularly Yorkshire and Lancashire. One of the earliest documented references to this name can be found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379, which lists a Thomas Blizard residing in the village of Skitby.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the BLIZARD name appeared in various parish records and legal documents across northern England. Notably, a Richard Blizard was mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Lancashire in 1589, indicating the presence of the family in the region.

The BLIZARD surname has also been linked to several place names, such as Blizard's Hill in Lincolnshire and Blizard's Farm in Yorkshire. These locations may have influenced or been influenced by families bearing the BLIZARD name, further solidifying their connection to the region.

Among the notable individuals who bore this surname throughout history, one can mention Sir William Blizard (1743-1835), a renowned English surgeon and anatomist who founded the London Hospital Medical College. Another distinguished figure was Thomas Blizard (1752-1838), a fellow of the Royal Society and a respected mathematician.

In the literary realm, William Blizard (1809-1888) was an English author and poet, best known for his works "The Poetical Works of William Blizard" and "The Lays of a Idler." The BLIZARD name also found its way into the arts through the painter John Blizard (1782-1854), whose works were exhibited at the Royal Academy.

Additionally, the military history of England includes several notable figures bearing the BLIZARD surname, such as Captain John Blizard (1775-1830), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars, and Major General Thomas Blizard (1777-1858), who fought in the Peninsular War and the Crimean War.

While the BLIZARD surname may have evolved in spelling and distribution over the centuries, its origins can be traced back to the rugged landscapes of northern England, where it has left an indelible mark on the region's history and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blizard

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

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

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