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

Blower, 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 Blower surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blower in America

Blower is the 39004th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blower surname appeared 565 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 Blower.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blower 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 Blower

The surname Blower originated in England during the medieval era, derived from the occupational name for someone who blew on a fire to stoke it or operate a bellows in a smithy. The name likely comes from the Old English word "blāwan," meaning to blow or fan a flame.

The earliest known record of the Blower surname dates back to the 13th century, with a Walter le Blowere appearing in the Hundred Rolls of Norfolk in 1275. This early spelling, "le Blowere," illustrates the occupational origin of the name.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various forms, such as Blouere, Blowyere, and Blower, reflecting regional dialects and spelling variations. For instance, the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire mention a Johannes le Blowyere in 1317.

During the Tudor period, the Blower surname gained prominence, and several notable individuals bore this name. One of the earliest was John Blower, a merchant and alderman of London, who lived from around 1490 to 1555.

Another notable Blower was Sir John Blower, a prominent figure in the English Civil War. He was born in 1618 and served as a Colonel in the Parliamentarian army, playing a crucial role in the Siege of Bristol in 1645.

In the 18th century, the Blower surname continued to be well-represented, with individuals like Thomas Blower (1716-1789), an English clergyman and author who wrote several works on theology and philosophy.

The 19th century saw the rise of William Blower (1799-1878), a renowned English architect who designed numerous churches and public buildings, including St. Michael's Church in Coventry and the Royal Halifax Infirmary.

Another notable figure from this era was Samuel Blower (1809-1892), a British politician and businessman who served as a Member of Parliament for West Staffordshire from 1857 to 1865.

While the Blower surname originated as an occupational name, it eventually became hereditary and was widely distributed across various regions of England, with concentrations in counties like Norfolk, Yorkshire, and Staffordshire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blower

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

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

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