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

Blundon, 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 Blundon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blundon in America

Blundon is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blundon surname appeared 122 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 Blundon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blundon 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 Blundon

The surname BLUNDON has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from an Old English word "blunden," which referred to a person with blond or light-colored hair. Some sources also suggest that it may be a variant spelling of the name "Blunden," which has similar origins.

One of the earliest known references to the BLUNDON surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Wiltshire from the year 1196, where a person named Radulfus Blunden is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 12th century in the county of Wiltshire.

During the medieval period, the BLUNDON name was particularly prevalent in the counties of Wiltshire, Somerset, and Dorset in southwest England. It is likely that the name originated in one of these regions and then spread to other parts of the country through migration and intermarriage.

In the 16th century, the BLUNDON surname appears in various parish records and tax rolls. One notable example is John Blundon, who was born in Dorset around 1520 and served as a member of the local militia during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another individual of historical significance was William Blundon, born in Somerset in 1642. He was a prominent merchant and landowner who was involved in the local politics of his time.

In the 18th century, the BLUNDON name can be found in various military records. For instance, Thomas Blundon, born in Wiltshire in 1723, served as a captain in the British Army during the Seven Years' War.

During the 19th century, the BLUNDON surname spread to other parts of the world due to emigration. One notable figure was James Blundon, born in Somerset in 1812, who later emigrated to Australia and became a successful sheep farmer in the state of New South Wales.

Another individual of note was Sarah Blundon, born in Dorset in 1841. She was a pioneer in the field of nursing and worked tirelessly to improve healthcare conditions in her local community.

The BLUNDON surname has a rich history rooted in the counties of southwest England, with records spanning several centuries. While the name has since spread globally, its origins can be traced back to the Old English word "blunden" and the early medieval period in England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blundon

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

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

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