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

Bloyed, 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 Bloyed surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bloyed in America

Bloyed is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bloyed surname appeared 153 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 Bloyed.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bloyed 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 Bloyed

The surname BLOYED has its origins in the northern English county of Yorkshire, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "bloyd" or "blod," which roughly translate to "blood" or "bloody." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone with a ruddy complexion or a warrior known for their ferocity in battle.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BLOYED can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1182, which mention a landowner named Radulfus Bloyed. The name also appears in the Feet of Fines for Yorkshire in 1292, referring to a John Bloyed who was involved in a land transaction.

During the Middle Ages, the BLOYED family was primarily concentrated in the Yorkshire Dales, particularly around the villages of Kettlewell and Grassington. Records show that a Robertus Bloyed served as the vicar of Kettlewell in the late 14th century.

In the 16th century, the BLOYED surname began to spread beyond Yorkshire, with families of that name appearing in neighboring counties like Lancashire and Derbyshire. One notable figure from this era was William Bloyed (c. 1520-1590), a wealthy merchant from York who served as the city's Lord Mayor in 1573.

The 17th century saw the rise of a prominent BLOYED family in the Yorkshire town of Richmond. Thomas Bloyed (1612-1677) was a successful landowner and member of the local gentry, while his son, also named Thomas (1645-1718), was a renowned scholar and Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge.

In the 18th century, the BLOYED name gained recognition in the field of literature. Samuel Bloyed (1725-1798) was a celebrated poet and critic from Leeds, known for his work "The Minstrel's Lyre," published in 1772. Another notable figure was Elizabeth Bloyed (1760-1824), a novelist from Harrogate whose book "The Trials of Virtue" was a bestseller in its time.

As the Industrial Revolution took hold in the 19th century, many BLOYED families migrated from rural Yorkshire to urban centers like Leeds, Bradford, and Sheffield in search of employment. One such individual was James Bloyed (1805-1879), a skilled weaver from Keighley who became a prominent figure in the local trade union movement.

While the BLOYED surname has its deepest roots in Yorkshire, it has since spread to various parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, the name's origins can be traced back to the rugged landscapes and rich history of northern England, where it first emerged as a distinctive marker of identity and lineage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bloyed

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

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

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