UK surname
An English surname derived from a location, likely a hill with flowering plants.
In the 1881 census there were 54 people recorded with the Blashill surname, ranking it #26,009 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 29, ranked #36,059, down from #26,009 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Sutton and Stoneferry, Patrington and Hull Holy Trinity. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Blashill is 101 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 46.3%.
1881 census count
54
Ranked #26,009
Modern count
29
2016, ranked #36,059
Peak year
1901
101 bearers
Map years
2
1901 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Blashill surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Blashill surname density by area, 1911 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 43 | #25,518 |
| 1861 | historical | 39 | #29,099 |
| 1881 | historical | 54 | #26,009 |
| 1891 | historical | 98 | #24,313 |
| 1901 | historical | 101 | #22,726 |
| 1911 | historical | 100 | #22,717 |
| 1997 | modern | 44 | #33,275 |
| 1998 | modern | 43 | #33,557 |
| 1999 | modern | 37 | #34,248 |
| 2000 | modern | 40 | #33,976 |
| 2001 | modern | 38 | #34,004 |
| 2002 | modern | 43 | #33,871 |
| 2003 | modern | 42 | #34,040 |
| 2004 | modern | 39 | #34,477 |
| 2005 | modern | 42 | #34,395 |
| 2006 | modern | 39 | #34,932 |
| 2007 | modern | 37 | #35,215 |
| 2008 | modern | 36 | #35,397 |
| 2009 | modern | 38 | #35,380 |
| 2010 | modern | 34 | #35,730 |
| 2011 | modern | 33 | #35,777 |
| 2012 | modern | 31 | #35,876 |
| 2013 | modern | 32 | #35,862 |
| 2014 | modern | 32 | #35,896 |
| 2015 | modern | 32 | #35,876 |
| 2016 | modern | 29 | #36,059 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Sutton and Stoneferry, Patrington, Hull Holy Trinity, Hollym and Drypool. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sutton and Stoneferry | Yorkshire, East Riding |
| 2 | Patrington | Yorkshire, East Riding |
| 3 | Hull Holy Trinity | Yorkshire, East Riding |
| 4 | Hollym | Yorkshire, East Riding |
| 5 | Drypool | Yorkshire, East Riding |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Blashill surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Blashill, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Blashill surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Blashill household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Blashill is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Blashill is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Blashill, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Blashill is believed to have originated in England, with records dating back to the 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from a place name, possibly related to the Old English words "blaes" meaning "blaze" or "flame," and "hyll" meaning "hill."
One of the earliest known references to the name Blashill can be found in the Parish Register of Fawley, Hampshire, England, where a John Blashill was recorded in 1596. Another early record is from the Subsidy Rolls of Hertfordshire in 1628, which mentions a William Blashill.
During the 17th century, the Blashill family appears to have been concentrated in the southern counties of England, particularly in Hampshire, Wiltshire, and Dorset. The name is associated with several place names in these areas, such as Blashill Farm in Wiltshire and Blashill Lane in Dorset.
Notable individuals with the surname Blashill include Thomas Blashill (1670-1742), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Polshot, Wiltshire. Another prominent figure was John Blashill (1824-1894), a British architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Church of St. John the Evangelist in Islington.
In the 19th century, the Blashill family spread across England and Wales, with records showing individuals bearing the name in counties such as Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Monmouthshire. One notable figure from this period was William Blashill (1824-1895), a British naval officer who served in the Crimean War and was awarded the Crimea Medal.
Other notable Blashills throughout history include Edward Blashill (1639-1718), an English composer and organist who served as the organist at Worcester Cathedral, and Charles Blashill (1881-1959), a British engineer and inventor who held several patents for agricultural machinery.
The Blashill name has also been found in other parts of the world, likely due to migration from England, but its roots and earliest recorded instances can be traced back to the southern counties of England, particularly in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Blashill surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Yorkshire leads with 45 Blashills recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.62x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire | 45 | 8.62x |
| Herefordshire | 7 | 32.41x |
| Middlesex | 2 | 0.38x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Sculcoates in Yorkshire leads with 11 Blashills recorded in 1881 and an index of 132.85x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Sculcoates | 11 | 132.85x |
| Sutton Stoneferry | 11 | 738.26x |
| Patrington | 10 | 4000.00x |
| Holy Trinity | 5 | 39.84x |
| Clehonger | 4 | 5000.00x |
| Hilderthorpe | 4 | 1538.46x |
| Bridge Sollars | 2 | 20000.00x |
| Elstronwick Danthorpe | 2 | 6666.67x |
| Islington London | 2 | 3.92x |
| Letton | 1 | 3333.33x |
| Skeffling | 1 | 3333.33x |
| Sunk Island | 1 | 1250.00x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Blashill surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Blashill surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Blashill households.
FAQ
In 1881, 54 people were recorded with the Blashill surname. That placed it at #26,009 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 29 in 2016. That gives Blashill a modern rank of #36,059.
An English surname derived from a location, likely a hill with flowering plants.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Blashill bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.