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

Blocker, 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 Blocker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blocker in America

Blocker is the 3874th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blocker surname appeared 9,149 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Blocker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blocker 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 Blocker

The surname Blocker has its origins in England, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English word "blocc," which referred to a person who lived near a block or stake used for tying cattle.

This occupational surname initially emerged in rural areas where livestock breeding was a common practice. The earliest known recorded instance of the name Blocker can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Nottinghamshire from the year 1230, where it appears as "Thomas le Blokkere."

During the Middle Ages, the name was also associated with individuals involved in the production or transportation of wooden blocks used in construction or shipbuilding. Some historical records from the 14th century mention Blockers residing in the coastal regions of Essex and Kent, suggesting their potential involvement in maritime activities.

One notable figure with the surname Blocker was Sir Richard Blocker (1570-1642), a prominent landowner and Member of Parliament for Essex during the reign of King James I. He played a significant role in local politics and advocated for the rights of farmers and rural communities.

In the 17th century, the name Blocker appeared in various parish records across England, with mentions of families in counties such as Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Oxfordshire. One interesting reference is found in the Hearth Tax Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1672, where a certain John Blocker is listed as a resident of the village of Bisley.

Another noteworthy individual was William Blocker (1685-1756), a respected scholar and theologian who served as the Dean of Winchester Cathedral. He was known for his extensive writings on religious topics and his contributions to theological debates of the time.

As the surname spread across England, it underwent slight variations in spelling, including Bloker, Blokker, and Blacker. Some families with the name Blocker eventually migrated to other parts of the British Isles and even to the American colonies in the 18th century, carrying the name and its history with them.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blocker

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

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

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