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

Blockmon, 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 Blockmon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blockmon in America

Blockmon is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blockmon surname appeared 154 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 Blockmon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blockmon 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 Blockmon

The surname BLOCKMON is of English origin and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated in the village of Blockham in Dorset, England. The name is derived from the Old English words "bloc" meaning "block" and "ham" meaning "homestead" or "village".

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BLOCKMON can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Dorset in 1327, where a Richard de Blockham is listed as a landowner. It is likely that this individual or his ancestors adopted the surname based on their place of residence.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various forms, including Blockhame, Blockeham, and Blockemon, reflecting the variations in spelling during that time period. The Blockmons were predominantly concentrated in the counties of Dorset and Somerset in southwest England.

The BLOCKMON name gained some prominence in the 16th century when John Blockmon (1520-1588) was appointed as the vicar of St. Mary's Church in Bridport, Dorset. He was known for his scholarly works and his efforts in promoting education in the region.

Another notable figure with the BLOCKMON surname was Sir William Blockmon (1625-1695), a successful merchant and landowner from Bristol. He played a significant role in the city's trade and was involved in the establishment of several charitable institutions.

In the 18th century, the BLOCKMON family had members who were active in the British colonial expansion. Thomas Blockmon (1738-1812) was a British soldier who served in the American Revolutionary War and later settled in Canada, where he received land grants for his service.

During the 19th century, the BLOCKMON name spread across England and beyond. One prominent individual was Elizabeth Blockmon (1801-1872), a renowned author and advocate for women's rights. Her works explored the social and political issues of her time and contributed to the early feminist movement.

Another notable figure from this period was Captain James Blockmon (1823-1896), a British naval officer who participated in several expeditions and made significant contributions to the field of cartography and navigation.

While the BLOCKMON surname may not be as widespread as some other English surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made their mark in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blockmon

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

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

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