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

Bluck, 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 Bluck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bluck in America

Bluck is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bluck surname appeared 150 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 Bluck.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bluck 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 Bluck

The surname Bluck has its origins in the British Isles, specifically in England. It emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 13th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English word "blæc," which means "black" or "dark." This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname for someone with dark hair or a swarthy complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bluck can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1273, where a person named Adam Blac is mentioned. This early spelling variation highlights the connection between the name and the Old English word "blæc."

In the 14th century, the surname appears in various historical records, such as the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire from 1379, which list individuals named John Blak and Robert Blak. The name's spelling continued to evolve over time, with variations like Bleck, Blak, and eventually Bluck emerging.

A notable early bearer of the name Bluck was John Bluck (c. 1400-1480), a renowned English monk and scholar from the Benedictine monastery in Gloucester. He was known for his contributions to the study of theology and his extensive writings on religious matters.

During the 16th century, the surname Bluck can be found in various parish records across England. For instance, the baptism of Elizabeth Bluck was recorded in St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, in 1563.

Another prominent figure with the surname Bluck was Thomas Bluck (1629-1686), an English Puritan minister and author. He was known for his sermons and religious writings, including "The Unshaken Believer" and "The Spiritual Navigator," published in the late 17th century.

In the 18th century, the name Bluck was particularly prevalent in the counties of Wiltshire and Hampshire. One noteworthy individual from this period was William Bluck (1743-1818), a successful merchant and landowner from Andover, Hampshire.

The 19th century saw the surname Bluck spread beyond England, with some bearers emigrating to other parts of the British Empire, including Canada and Australia. One such individual was James Bluck (1821-1899), a British settler who became a prominent farmer and landowner in Ontario, Canada.

Another notable figure was Robert Bluck (1857-1932), an English architect and surveyor. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in London, including the Whitechapel Art Gallery and the Queen's Hall.

While the surname Bluck is not among the most common in English-speaking countries today, it has a rich history that can be traced back to the Middle Ages, with its origins deeply rooted in the Old English language and the nickname traditions of medieval England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bluck

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

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

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