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

Blomeley, 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 Blomeley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blomeley in America

Blomeley is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blomeley surname appeared 105 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 Blomeley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blomeley 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 Blomeley

The surname Blomeley originated in England, with records dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to be a locational name derived from a place called Blomeley, a township in the parish of Eccleston, Cheshire. This place name is thought to come from the Old English words "bloma" meaning "a bloom or blossom" and "leah" meaning "a meadow or clearing."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Registers of St. Oswald's Parish Church in Chester, where a William Blomeley was christened in 1580. In the 17th century, the name was also found in the nearby village of Eccleston, with the birth of Thomas Blomeley recorded in 1632.

The Blomeley family had a notable presence in the area around Chester and Cheshire during the 17th and 18th centuries. John Blomeley (1644-1718) was a respected clergyman who served as the Rector of Christleton, Cheshire, for over 40 years. His son, William Blomeley (1677-1741), followed in his footsteps and became the Vicar of Christleton.

Another prominent figure was Richard Blomeley (1778-1858), a wealthy landowner and farmer from Eccleston who played a significant role in the local community. He served as a magistrate and was involved in various agricultural societies.

In the 19th century, the name spread beyond its original region, with records showing Blomeleys residing in other parts of England. One notable individual was James Blomeley (1820-1892), a successful businessman from Liverpool who made his fortune in the shipping industry.

The Blomeley surname has also been found with various spelling variations over the centuries, such as Blomeley, Blomeley, Blomily, and Blomiley, reflecting the evolution of language and regional dialects.

While the name may have originated from a specific location, the Blomeley family has left its mark on various aspects of English history, including religious leadership, agriculture, and commerce, spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blomeley

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

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

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