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

Blockett, 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 Blockett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blockett in America

Blockett is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blockett surname appeared 121 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 Blockett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blockett 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 Blockett

The surname Blockett is an English name with origins dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "blocca" meaning "block" or "log", and "hætt" meaning "hat" or "head covering". This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who made or sold wooden blocks or logs, or potentially a maker of wooden headgear.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Warwickshire from 1327, where a Robert Blocket is listed. This suggests that the name was present in the Midlands region of England during the late medieval period.

Another early reference is in the Feet of Fines for Essex from 1397, which mentions a John Blokett. This indicates that variations of the spelling, such as Blokett, were already in use by the late 14th century.

The Blocketts were also present in Suffolk, with records showing a Thomas Blockett being born in Bury St Edmunds in 1542. This Thomas Blockett was a prosperous merchant and landowner, highlighting the family's rise in status over the centuries.

One notable bearer of the name was Sir Robert Blockett (1598-1670), a Member of Parliament for Ipswich during the English Civil War. He was a staunch Royalist and supported the cause of King Charles I.

Another individual of note was John Blockett (1740-1801), an English artist and engraver known for his landscapes and portraits. He was a member of the Incorporated Society of Artists and exhibited his works at the Royal Academy.

In the 19th century, William Blockett (1826-1892) was a successful businessman and philanthropist in Birmingham, England. He made his fortune in the metal trade and was a generous benefactor to various local charities and institutions.

The name Blockett has also been found in other parts of the English-speaking world, likely due to migration. For example, records show a Thomas Blockett born in Virginia, United States in 1655, suggesting early settlers carried the name to the American colonies.

While the surname Blockett is not among the most common in the English-speaking world, it has a rich history that can be traced back to medieval times, with bearers of the name making their mark in various fields and professions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blockett

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

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

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