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

Blynn, 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 Blynn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blynn in America

Blynn is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blynn surname appeared 145 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 Blynn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blynn 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 Blynn

The surname BLYNN is of English origin, originating in the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "blinn," which means "to stop" or "to cease." This suggests that the name may have initially been given as a descriptive nickname to someone who had a tendency to pause or hesitate frequently.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, where it was spelled as "Blynne." This medieval document served as a census of landowners and provided valuable insights into the distribution and prevalence of surnames during that era.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, including "Blynne," "Blyn," and "Blynne," reflecting the fluidity of spelling conventions in those times. One notable figure from this period was John Blynn, a landowner from Oxfordshire, who was mentioned in the Court Rolls of 1367.

As time progressed, the spelling of the name stabilized, and by the 16th century, it had taken on its modern form, "BLYNN." During this period, the name was particularly concentrated in the counties of Gloucestershire and Worcestershire, where several families bearing this surname were recorded.

One prominent individual with the BLYNN surname was Richard BLYNN, a merchant from Bristol, who lived from 1562 to 1631. He was involved in the lucrative trade with the Americas and played a significant role in the city's economic development.

Another noteworthy figure was Elizabeth BLYNN (1650-1718), a Quaker writer and activist from Gloucestershire. She was known for her religious writings and her advocacy for social justice, particularly in the areas of education and prison reform.

In the 18th century, the BLYNN name gained further recognition with the birth of Samuel BLYNN (1742-1808), a renowned English architect. He was responsible for designing numerous churches and public buildings in London and the surrounding areas, leaving a lasting impact on the city's architectural landscape.

Moving into the 19th century, the BLYNN surname was carried across the Atlantic by English immigrants to North America. One such individual was William BLYNN (1814-1892), a farmer who settled in Ontario, Canada, and became a respected member of his local community.

Throughout its long history, the BLYNN surname has been associated with various professions and achievements, from merchants and activists to architects and farmers. While its origins may have been humble, the name has endured and continues to be recognized as a distinctive part of England's cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blynn

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

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

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