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

Blogg, 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 Blogg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blogg in America

Blogg is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blogg surname appeared 123 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 Blogg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blogg 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 Blogg

The surname BLOGG has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "blocc," which referred to a large, solid piece of wood or a tree stump. This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive surname, given to someone who lived near a prominent log or stump.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Bloch." This historical record, commissioned by William the Conqueror, was a survey of landholdings across England, and its inclusion of the name suggests that the BLOGG family had established roots in the country by the late 11th century.

The name's spelling evolved over time, with variations such as "Blagge," "Blage," and "Blogge" appearing in various historical documents from the 13th to the 16th centuries. These variations likely reflect regional dialects and phonetic changes in the English language.

Several notable individuals have borne the BLOGG surname throughout history. One such figure was Sir Thomas Blogg (1552-1625), an English military commander who served under Queen Elizabeth I and played a significant role in the Anglo-Spanish War.

Another prominent BLOGG was John Blogg (1679-1756), a renowned architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Foundling Hospital and the Church of St. George's, Bloomsbury.

In the literary realm, Mary Blogg (1789-1863) was a prolific author and poet, known for her works celebrating the natural beauty of her native Dorset.

Moving into the 19th century, Sir Henry Blogg (1828-1901) was a respected politician and diplomat who served as the British Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire from 1884 to 1892.

Finally, one cannot overlook the contributions of Sir William Blogg (1867-1942), a pioneering engineer who played a crucial role in the development of early aviation technology and held several patents related to aircraft design.

These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and achievements of individuals who have carried the BLOGG surname throughout history, reflecting the name's enduring presence in various fields and regions of England over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blogg

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

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

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