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

Blundell, 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 Blundell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blundell in America

Blundell is the 16601st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blundell surname appeared 1,727 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Blundell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blundell 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 Blundell

The surname Blundell originates from England, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English words "blund" meaning "yellow" and "hyll" meaning "hill." The name originally referred to someone who lived near a yellowish-colored hill.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the late 12th century, where it appeared as "Blundeville." This spelling variation suggests a connection to a place name, possibly Blundell or Blundell's Hill.

In the 13th century, the name was recorded as "Blundell" in various medieval records, such as the Curia Regis Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1221 and the Feet of Fines for Yorkshire in 1246. These entries indicate that the name had become established in its current spelling by this time.

One notable historical figure bearing the Blundell surname was Sir Francis Blundell (1591-1638), an English landowner and Member of Parliament for Preston during the reign of King Charles I. He played a prominent role in the English Civil War, supporting the Royalist cause.

Another significant individual was William Blundell (1620-1698), a Catholic landowner and diarist from Lancashire. His detailed diaries, known as the "Cavalier's Note Book," provide valuable insights into the life and times of 17th-century England.

In the 18th century, the name Blundell was associated with the Blundell family of Tiverton, Devon. Peter Blundell (1670-1753), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist, established the Blundell's School in Tiverton, which still bears his name today.

The 19th century saw the rise of the Blundell family as prominent landowners and industrialists in Lancashire. One notable member was Reverend Henry Blundell (1804-1877), who became the owner of the Ince Blundell estate and amassed a significant art collection.

Another influential figure was Samuel Blundell (1798-1881), a successful cotton manufacturer and philanthropist in Manchester. He was a prominent member of the Anti-Corn Law League and played a key role in the abolition of the Corn Laws in 1846.

Throughout its history, the Blundell surname has been closely associated with various locations in England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Devon, where many families bearing this name have resided for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blundell

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

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

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