2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Blomfield
A topographic surname possibly derived from a dweller at a field of blossoms or flowers.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Blomfield. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Blomfield surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Blomfield with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Blomfield in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Blomfield, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.7%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Blomfield
The surname Blomfield has its origins in England, with records indicating its presence as early as the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "bloma" meaning "a mass of metal" and "feld" signifying "a field." This combination suggests a connection to an ancestor who may have worked in a metalworking field or resided near an area with a metalworking industry.
One of the earliest documented instances of the Blomfield name can be traced back to the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it appears as "de Blomfield." These rolls were a survey of landholdings in England commissioned by King Edward I, indicating that the Blomfield family held significant property during that time period.
The name is also found in the Subsidy Rolls of 1327, a tax record, where it is spelled "Blomfeld." This spelling variation highlights the fluidity of surnames during the Middle Ages, as they were often adapted based on local dialects and scribal interpretations.
In the 16th century, the Blomfield name appears in the records of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England. One notable figure from this time is Thomas Blomfield, a prominent merchant and alderman in the town, who was born in 1547 and died in 1612.
The 17th century saw the rise of Sir Henry Blomfield (1601-1672), a renowned English lawyer and judge who served as a Baron of the Exchequer during the reign of King Charles II. His son, Thomas Blomfield (1637-1720), followed in his footsteps and became a respected judge as well.
During the 18th century, the Blomfield name gained further prominence with the birth of Charles James Blomfield (1786-1857), an English clergyman who served as the Bishop of London from 1828 to 1856. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and his support for the construction of numerous churches in the Diocese of London.
Another notable figure from this era was Reginald Blomfield (1856-1942), a celebrated English architect and garden designer. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings, including the Menin Gate Memorial to the Missing in Ypres, Belgium, and the Church of St. Anselm in Hatchenden, Kent.
The 19th century also saw the birth of Sir Arthur William Blomfield (1829-1899), an acclaimed English architect who was heavily influenced by the Gothic Revival style. He designed numerous churches, schools, and public buildings, including the Church of St. John the Evangelist in Middlesbrough and the Royal College of Music in London.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Blomfield
Among Census respondents with the surname Blomfield, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.7%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Blomfield bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Blomfield surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.4% · 94
- Two or more races6.7% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Blomfield
Blomfield appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
+2 bearers (+2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 4,842 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | +2 bearers (+2.0%) | Up 4,842 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Blomfield surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #153,590 | 3.1% |
| Count | 102 | 104 | 2.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 16.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Blomfield bearers went from 102 to 104 (+2.0% change). The surname moved up 4,842 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #153,590.
FAQ
Blomfield surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Blomfield?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Blomfield. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Blomfield?
Blomfield ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 104 people with the surname Blomfield. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Blomfield.
Has Blomfield become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Blomfield went from 102 recorded bearers to 104. That is an increase of 2 (+2.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Blomfield?
Among Census respondents with the surname Blomfield, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.7%) and Hispanic (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Blomfield in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.4% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Blomfield appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.4%), Two or More Races (6.7%), Hispanic (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Blomfield (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Blomfield mean?
A topographic surname possibly derived from a dweller at a field of blossoms or flowers. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Blomfield (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Blomfield?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.