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

Blunden, 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 Blunden surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blunden in America

Blunden is the 77522nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blunden surname appeared 247 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 Blunden.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blunden 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 Blunden

The surname Blunden originated in England, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "blunden," meaning "to confuse" or "to mix up." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who was easily confused or had a tendency to mix things up.

The earliest recorded instances of the Blunden surname can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable reference is in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, dating back to 1273, where the name appears as "Blundene." This spelling variation reflects the evolution of the name over time.

In the late 14th century, the Blunden surname appears in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, indicating its presence in different regions of England during that period.

Among the earliest known individuals with the Blunden surname was John Blunden, who was born in the late 15th century and served as a member of the Parliament of England in 1491.

Another notable figure was Edmund Blunden, a renowned English poet, critic, and scholar born in 1896. He is best known for his works reflecting on the First World War, in which he served as an officer. Blunden passed away in 1974, leaving behind a significant literary legacy.

In the 17th century, the Blunden surname can be found in various parish records across England, particularly in counties such as Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Gloucestershire.

One prominent individual from this era was Sir John Blunden, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived from 1590 to 1657. He served as the Sheriff of London and was knighted by King Charles I in 1635.

The Blunden surname has also been associated with certain place names in England, such as Blunden Hall in Suffolk and Blunden's Wood in Oxfordshire. These locations may have derived their names from individuals bearing the Blunden surname who had significant connections to those areas.

Throughout the centuries, the Blunden surname has been carried by many notable figures, including authors, academics, and military personnel, contributing to the diverse tapestry of English history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blunden

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

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

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