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

Blondo, 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 Blondo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blondo in America

Blondo is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blondo surname appeared 144 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 Blondo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blondo 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 Blondo

The surname BLONDO is believed to have originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "biondo," which means "blond" or "fair-haired." This suggests that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone with blonde or light-colored hair.

The earliest recorded instances of the name BLONDO can be traced back to the 13th and 14th centuries in various Italian regions, particularly in the northern areas such as Lombardy and Veneto. It was often found in medieval records and documents, indicating that the name had established itself during that time period.

One of the earliest known references to the name BLONDO can be found in the Estimo Veneziano, a Venetian tax record from the late 13th century. This document lists several individuals with the surname, suggesting that the name was already in use and relatively widespread in the region.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the name BLONDO was Antonio Biondi, also known as Antonio Blondo (1420-1498), an Italian humanist scholar and historian from Forlì. He was renowned for his works on Roman antiquities and his contributions to the study of classical literature.

Another prominent individual with the surname BLONDO was Giovanni Blondo (1516-1588), a Venetian painter and artist who was active during the Italian Renaissance. His works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy, showcasing his talent in religious and mythological subjects.

During the 16th century, the BLONDO surname was also associated with a noble family from Verona, known as the Blondi or Blondo family. This family held significant influence and power in the region, with several members serving as military leaders and holding prominent positions in the local government.

In the 17th century, one notable figure was Giovanni Francesco Blondo (1617-1698), an Italian mathematician and astronomer from Naples. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and was known for his work on celestial mechanics and the observation of comets.

Throughout the centuries, the BLONDO surname has been found in various regions of Italy, with concentrations in the northern areas. While the name has evolved through different spellings, such as Blondi, Biondi, and Biondo, its core meaning and connection to the Italian word for "blond" or "fair-haired" has remained consistent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blondo

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

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

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