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

Blush, 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 Blush surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blush in America

Blush is the 71265th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blush surname appeared 274 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 Blush.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blush 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 Blush

The surname Blush has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "blæse," which means "a blaze" or "a flame." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone with a ruddy or flushed complexion, or perhaps someone who lived near a fire or a hearth.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Norfolk, compiled in 1273, which mentions a "William Bluse." This early spelling variation highlights the potential connection to the Old English word for "blaze" or "flame."

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various manorial records and court rolls, such as the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, which listed a "John Blush" in 1347. This record suggests that the modern spelling of the name had emerged by this time.

The Blush surname is also found in the famous Domesday Book of 1086, which recorded landowners and tenants throughout England. While no specific individuals with the Blush name are mentioned, there are references to places like "Blussworth" and "Blusevill," which may have been named after early Blush families or derived from the same root word.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Blush surname. One of the earliest was William Blush (c. 1460-1525), an English clergyman and scholar who served as the Bishop of Lincoln from 1508 until his death. Another prominent figure was John Blush (1559-1627), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Hertfordshire in the early 17th century.

In the realm of literature, Nathaniel Blush (1696-1763) was an English poet and translator known for his adaptation of Virgil's Aeneid. Additionally, Thomas Blush (1770-1838) was a notable English painter and engraver who specialized in portraiture and landscape scenes.

Lastly, in the field of science, Edward Blush (1810-1888) was a renowned British botanist and horticulturist who made significant contributions to the study and cultivation of orchids and other exotic plants.

While these are just a few examples, the Blush surname has a rich history and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blush

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

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

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