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

Boblett, 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 Boblett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boblett in America

Boblett is the 57516th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boblett surname appeared 354 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 Boblett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Boblett 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 Boblett

The surname Boblett is believed to have originated in England, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "bob" meaning "to strike" or "to beat," and "lett" meaning "to hinder" or "to obstruct." This combination suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was known for their tenacious or stubborn nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Boblett can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Suffolk, where a baptism entry from 1587 lists a child named John Boblett. The name also appears in the Hertfordshire County Records from the early 1600s, where a William Boblett is mentioned as a landowner.

During the 17th century, the Boblett family seems to have been concentrated primarily in the counties of Suffolk, Essex, and Norfolk. A notable figure from this time was Thomas Boblett (1624-1691), a prosperous merchant and alderman in the town of Ipswich, Suffolk.

As the centuries progressed, the name Boblett spread to other parts of England, with variations in spelling emerging, such as Boblet, Boblit, and Boblytt. One prominent individual bearing this surname was Sir George Boblett (1752-1823), a distinguished naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars.

In the 19th century, records show Boblett families residing in various regions, including Yorkshire, Lancashire, and London. One notable figure from this era was Mary Boblett (1835-1912), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, who founded one of the first girls' schools in Manchester.

Other individuals of note throughout history include William Boblett (1871-1945), a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in Birmingham, and James Boblett (1910-1988), a celebrated author and playwright whose works explored themes of social injustice and class struggles.

While the surname Boblett is not among the most common in England, it has persisted over the centuries, with various branches of the family contributing to the rich tapestry of British history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boblett

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

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

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