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

Blurton, 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 Blurton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blurton in America

Blurton is the 37544th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blurton surname appeared 593 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 Blurton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blurton 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 Blurton

The surname BLURTON is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from a place name in Staffordshire, England, possibly derived from the Old English words "blær" meaning "mud" or "clay," and "tun" signifying a farm or settlement. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in or near a muddy or clay-rich area.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the BLURTON name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire from the year 1195, where it appears as "Bloreton." This spelling variation highlights the fluidity of surnames during that era, often adapting to local dialects and scribal interpretations.

In the 13th century, the name is referenced in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire, specifically in the year 1274, as "Blurton." This provides evidence of the surname's continued presence and evolution in the region.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, several notable individuals bore the BLURTON surname. One such figure was John BLURTON, a landowner and prominent citizen in the village of Tittensor, Staffordshire, who lived in the mid-1500s. Another was William BLURTON, a merchant and freeman of the City of London, who was born in 1612.

Moving into the 18th century, the BLURTON name appears in various historical records, including parish registers and legal documents. One noteworthy individual was Richard BLURTON, a renowned clockmaker from Staffordshire, who lived from 1720 to 1795 and crafted intricate timepieces that are now highly prized by collectors.

In the 19th century, the BLURTON name continued to be associated with various professions and occupations. One prominent figure was Joseph BLURTON, a successful industrialist and manufacturer born in 1812 in Stoke-on-Trent, who played a significant role in the region's pottery industry.

Another individual worth mentioning is Elizabeth BLURTON, a writer and poet from Staffordshire, who was born in 1839 and published several volumes of poetry that explored themes of nature and rural life.

Throughout its history, the BLURTON surname has maintained a strong connection to its Staffordshire roots, with many families and individuals bearing the name continuing to reside in the region or tracing their ancestry back to its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blurton

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

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

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