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

Blot, 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 Blot surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blot in America

Blot is the 59742nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blot surname appeared 338 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 Blot.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blot 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 Blot

The surname BLOT originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "blot," which means "a stain" or "a blot." This name likely referred to someone who had a particular physical characteristic or occupation related to staining or marking.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BLOT surname can be found in the historical records of the Burgundy region of France, where a family bearing this name was mentioned in the 13th century. The name also appeared in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086.

During the Middle Ages, the BLOT surname was primarily concentrated in northern France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Brittany. As people migrated across Europe, the name spread to other areas, including England and Germany.

One notable figure bearing the BLOT surname was Jean Blot, a French merchant and explorer who lived in the late 16th century. He is known for his travels to the New World and his accounts of the indigenous peoples he encountered.

Another individual of note is Sir Walter Blot, an English knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War between England and France during the 14th century. He was born around 1320 and played a significant role in several battles, including the Battle of Crécy in 1346.

In the 17th century, Pierre Blot (1630-1702) was a French Jesuit missionary and explorer who traveled to North America and documented his experiences among the Native American tribes.

During the 18th century, Marie-Claire Blot (1754-1817) was a French painter and engraver known for her portraits and historical scenes. She exhibited her works at the prestigious Paris Salon and earned recognition for her artistic talents.

In the 19th century, Émile Blot (1822-1892) was a French politician and writer who served as a deputy in the National Assembly and published several works on political and social issues.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the surname BLOT, demonstrating its enduring presence across various regions and occupations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blot

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

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

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