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

Blunkall, 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 Blunkall surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blunkall in America

Blunkall is the 98982nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blunkall surname appeared 183 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 Blunkall.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blunkall 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 Blunkall

The surname BLUNKALL has its origins in Yorkshire, England, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be a locational name derived from a now-lost place name, potentially from the Old English words "blunc" meaning "proud" or "haughty" and "hall" referring to a residence or manor house. The earliest recorded spelling of the name appears to be "Bluncall" in the parish registers of Howden, Yorkshire, in 1582.

One of the earliest documented individuals bearing this surname was John Blunkall, born in 1612 in Beverley, Yorkshire. He was a prosperous merchant and landowner, and his family's coat of arms can still be seen in the local church. Another notable figure was William Blunkall (1675-1741), a renowned clockmaker and inventor from Leeds, credited with developing a revolutionary pendulum clock design.

In the 18th century, the Blunkall family spread to other parts of England, with records showing a Thomas Blunkall (1715-1789) owning a large estate in Lincolnshire. His son, also named Thomas (1745-1821), was a prominent figure in local politics and served as a magistrate.

The name Blunkall is also found in historical documents from the nearby county of Nottinghamshire, with a record of a Mary Blunkall (1768-1835) being a respected schoolteacher in the village of Southwell. Her nephew, James Blunkall (1802-1878), became a successful businessman and philanthropist in the city of Nottingham.

Interestingly, the name appears to have evolved over time, with variations such as "Blunckall" and "Blunckhall" appearing in various records from the 17th and 18th centuries. These variations likely stemmed from regional differences in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

While the Blunkall surname may not be as widespread as some others, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the Yorkshire region of England, with families bearing the name playing significant roles in their local communities for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blunkall

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

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

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