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

Blondell, 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 Blondell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blondell in America

Blondell is the 42720th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blondell surname appeared 507 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 Blondell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blondell 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 Blondell

The surname Blondell originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "blondel," which means "little fair one" or "little blonde one." This name was likely given as a nickname to individuals with blonde or light-colored hair.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Blondell can be found in the 13th century. In the year 1273, a man named Jehan Blondel was mentioned in the records of the city of Rouen, in Normandy, France. The name also appeared in various other regions of France during this time, including the Île-de-France and Brittany.

One of the most notable historical figures with the surname Blondell was Jean Blondel (c. 1375-1456), a French architect and engineer who worked on several important buildings, including the Bastille in Paris. He was also responsible for the construction of the Pont Notre-Dame, a famous bridge over the River Seine.

Another prominent individual with this surname was David Blondel (1590-1655), a French Protestant theologian and historian. He was a professor at the University of Amsterdam and wrote extensively on the history of the early Christian church.

In the 17th century, a man named François Blondel (1617-1686) was a renowned French architect and teacher. He served as the director of the Académie Royale d'Architecture and was responsible for the design of several notable buildings in Paris, including the Porte Saint-Denis and the Porte Saint-Martin.

The surname Blondell also has ties to England, where it was sometimes spelled as "Blundell." One notable example is Peter Blundell (1520-1601), an English merchant and philanthropist who founded Blundell's School in Tiverton, Devon.

In the 18th century, a French painter named Jacques-Antoine Blondel (1743-1832) achieved significant recognition for his portraits and historical paintings. He was a member of the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture and served as the director of the French Academy in Rome.

Throughout its history, the surname Blondell has been associated with various professions, including architecture, engineering, theology, academia, and the arts. While its origins lie in France, the name has spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, reflecting the diverse histories and migrations of families over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blondell

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

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

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