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

Blockson, 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 Blockson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blockson in America

Blockson is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blockson surname appeared 159 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 Blockson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blockson 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 Blockson

The surname Blockson is believed to have originated in England, and its roots can be traced back to the medieval period, specifically around the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English word "bloc," which means "block" or "stump."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Blockson name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1327, where a person named John Blokkeson is listed. This historical record suggests that the name was already in use during that time period.

Blockson is likely an occupational surname, meaning it was originally given to someone whose profession involved working with blocks or stumps, such as a woodcutter or a forester. In those times, surnames often originated from a person's occupation or a distinguishing physical characteristic.

In the 16th century, the Blockson name appeared in various parts of England, including Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, and Staffordshire. The variations in spelling, such as Blockeson, Blocson, and Bloxson, were common during that era due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

One notable bearer of the Blockson name was William Blockson (1530-1598), a landowner and farmer from Worcestershire. He is mentioned in local records from that period, indicating the family's presence in the region.

Another historical figure with the Blockson surname was John Blockson (1650-1712), a merchant from Gloucestershire. He was involved in the trade of wool and other goods, and his name appears in business records from the late 17th century.

In the 18th century, the Blockson family continued to thrive in various parts of England, with some members migrating to other regions or even to the American colonies. One notable individual was Samuel Blockson (1725-1803), a farmer from Staffordshire who later settled in Virginia.

By the 19th century, the Blockson name had spread across various parts of the English-speaking world, including the United States, Canada, and Australia, as a result of migration and exploration.

It is worth mentioning that the Blockson surname is relatively uncommon, and its distribution has remained concentrated in certain regions, particularly in England and parts of North America. Throughout history, the name has been associated with various occupations, such as farming, trade, and craftsmanship.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blockson

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

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

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