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

Bluitt, 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 Bluitt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bluitt in America

Bluitt is the 29422nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bluitt surname appeared 803 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 Bluitt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bluitt 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 Bluitt

The surname BLUITT originates from England, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "blewet," which referred to a small blue-colored flower. This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive surname for someone associated with these flowers or perhaps known for their blue-tinted complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish records of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, London, where a William Bluitt was listed in 1591. The name also appears in the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1673, which documented households subject to a tax based on the number of hearths or fireplaces they had, indicating the presence of BLUITT families in various parts of England during that time.

In the 17th century, there are records of a John Bluitt, born in 1635 in Worcestershire, who later became a prominent merchant in London. His son, Thomas Bluitt (1670-1738), followed in his footsteps and established a successful trading company, further adding to the family's prominence.

The name BLUITT has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Bluitt's Farm in Gloucestershire and Bluitt's Hill in Oxfordshire. These locations may have been named after individuals bearing the surname or vice versa, with the name originating from a specific geographic area.

One notable figure with the BLUITT surname was Sir William Bluitt (1781-1864), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars. He gained fame for his bravery and strategic leadership during several naval battles, ultimately rising to the rank of Admiral.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Bluitt (1820-1897), a philanthropist and social reformer from London. She dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of the poor and advocating for better education and healthcare for underprivileged children.

The BLUITT surname has also been recorded in various historical documents, including parish records, tax rolls, and court proceedings, further solidifying its presence in England throughout the centuries. While the name may have evolved in spelling over time, its origins and connections to the English countryside and blue-colored flowers remain a fascinating part of its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bluitt

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

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

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