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

Bloodsaw, 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 Bloodsaw surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bloodsaw in America

Bloodsaw is the 35395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bloodsaw surname appeared 636 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 Bloodsaw.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bloodsaw 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 Bloodsaw

The surname Bloodsaw has its origins rooted in the Old English language, traced back to the early medieval period in the 8th century AD. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of what is now modern-day England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire and Northumbria.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bloodsaw can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings and tax assessments compiled in 1086 under the reign of William the Conqueror. The entry in the Domesday Book refers to a village called "Blodesewe," which is thought to be derived from the Old English words "blod" (blood) and "sæwe" (stream or brook), suggesting a connection to a body of water tinged with a reddish hue.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Bloodsaw underwent various spelling variations, such as Blodsawe, Bloddesawe, and Bloddesough, reflecting the inconsistencies in record-keeping and the evolution of the English language over time. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the scribes' interpretations.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the surname Bloodsaw was Sir William Bloodsaw, a knight who lived in the 13th century. He is mentioned in several historical records from the reign of King Henry III, where he is noted for his participation in military campaigns against the Welsh and Scottish.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named John Bloodsaw gained recognition for his involvement in the Peasants' Revolt of 1381. He was a yeoman farmer from Kent who played a significant role in leading the rebellion against the oppressive poll tax imposed by King Richard II.

During the 16th century, a notable member of the Bloodsaw family was Elizabeth Bloodsaw, born in 1532. She was a renowned herbalist and apothecary, renowned for her knowledge of medicinal plants and her contributions to the field of traditional medicine.

Another noteworthy individual was Thomas Bloodsaw, a merchant and explorer who lived from 1580 to 1642. He embarked on several voyages to the New World and is credited with establishing trade routes and settlements in the American colonies.

In the 18th century, the Bloodsaw name gained further prominence with the birth of Robert Bloodsaw (1712-1791), a respected mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1758.

Throughout its history, the surname Bloodsaw has been associated with various occupations, ranging from farmers and craftsmen to merchants and scholars. While its origins may have been humble, the name has left an indelible mark on the annals of history across various fields and endeavors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bloodsaw

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

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

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