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

Bloxton, 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 Bloxton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bloxton in America

Bloxton is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bloxton surname appeared 158 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 Bloxton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bloxton 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 Bloxton

The surname BLOXTON has its origins in England, emerging in the late medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "blæc" meaning "black" and "tun" signifying a farm or settlement. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a settlement known for its dark soil or a location with a particular landmark of a similar description.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the BLOXTON surname can be found in the Feet of Fines records for Warwickshire, dating back to 1301. This entry refers to a certain Thomas de Bloxton, indicating the name's presence in the region during that era.

In the 15th century, the BLOXTON name appeared in the Paston Letters, a collection of correspondence from the renowned Paston family of Norfolk. This provides evidence of the surname's prevalence in East Anglia during the late medieval period.

The BLOXTON surname may have evolved from place names such as Bloxworth in Dorset or Bloxham in Oxfordshire, both of which share similar linguistic roots. It is possible that the name originated as a locational identifier for individuals hailing from these or similar locations.

Notable individuals with the BLOXTON surname include:

1. John BLOXTON (c. 1560 - 1628), an English clergyman and academic who served as the President of Magdalen College, Oxford.

2. Elizabeth BLOXTON (1670 - 1745), a landowner and philanthropist from Gloucestershire, known for her contributions to the establishment of a local school and almshouses.

3. Samuel BLOXTON (1718 - 1789), a British merchant and trader who played a significant role in the early colonial trade with India and the East Indies.

4. Margaret BLOXTON (1820 - 1902), a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement in the United Kingdom, advocating for equal rights and political representation.

5. William BLOXTON (1876 - 1945), a British architect renowned for his work in the Arts and Crafts style, designing numerous homes and public buildings across the country.

While the BLOXTON surname may not be among the most prevalent today, its rich history and linguistic origins provide a fascinating glimpse into the lives and settlements of medieval and early modern England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bloxton

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

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

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