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

Bluebird, 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 Bluebird surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bluebird in America

Bluebird is the 85659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bluebird surname appeared 218 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 Bluebird.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bluebird 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 Bluebird

The surname "BLUEBIRD" is an intriguing and rather peculiar name that has its origins in the rural regions of England during the late medieval period. It is believed to have emerged as a descriptive surname, referring to the distinctive blue plumage of the bird species commonly found in the English countryside.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be traced back to the 15th century, when a certain William Bluebird was mentioned in the tax records of the village of Littleworth, Gloucestershire. This suggests that the name may have originated as a nickname or a reference to an individual's association with these feathered creatures.

As the centuries passed, the Bluebird surname slowly spread across various parts of England, with pockets of families bearing this name emerging in counties such as Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, and Somerset. It is worth noting that during this time, several variations in spelling were common, including Blubird, Blueburd, and even the more phonetic rendering of Blewburd.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Bluebird name was John Bluebird, a renowned falconer who served under King Charles II. His expertise in training and handling birds of prey earned him a reputation that extended beyond the royal court, and his name was recorded in several falconry manuscripts of the time.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Elizabeth Bluebird, a skilled embroiderer who lived in the city of Bristol during the 18th century. Her intricate needlework, often adorned with delicate bird motifs, graced the homes of many wealthy patrons, and her name was mentioned in several local records and journals documenting the city's thriving artisan community.

As the industrial revolution swept across England, the Bluebird surname continued to be carried by various families, some of whom ventured into new trades and professions. One such individual was Thomas Bluebird, a skilled engineer who played a pivotal role in the construction of the first steam-powered mills in the city of Manchester in the early 19th century.

While the surname "BLUEBIRD" may not be as common as some other English surnames, it has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the country's rich history, serving as a reminder of the enduring connection between humans and the natural world around them.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bluebird

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

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

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