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UK surname

Bleazard

A variant form of the surname Blizzard, possibly referring to someone residing near a blustery location.

In the 1881 census there were 144 people recorded with the Bleazard surname, ranking it #15,891 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 189, ranked #20,334, down from #15,891 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Kirkheaton, Bradford and Bolton by Bowland. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Ribble Valley, Bradford and Bolsover.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Bleazard is 235 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 31.3%.

1881 census count

144

Ranked #15,891

Modern count

189

2016, ranked #20,334

Peak year

1911

235 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Bleazard had 144 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #15,891 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 189 in 2016, ranked #20,334.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 235 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Bleazard surname distribution map

The map shows where the Bleazard surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Bleazard surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Bleazard over time

The 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 121 #15,049
1861 historical 99 #21,294
1881 historical 144 #15,891
1891 historical 129 #20,285
1901 historical 233 #13,740
1911 historical 235 #13,484
1997 modern 190 #18,199
1998 modern 190 #18,687
1999 modern 182 #19,317
2000 modern 203 #18,043
2001 modern 201 #17,885
2002 modern 204 #18,062
2003 modern 197 #18,311
2004 modern 191 #18,723
2005 modern 192 #18,640
2006 modern 185 #19,204
2007 modern 181 #19,680
2008 modern 184 #19,666
2009 modern 184 #20,079
2010 modern 186 #20,379
2011 modern 178 #20,809
2012 modern 172 #21,219
2013 modern 191 #20,124
2014 modern 193 #20,159
2015 modern 192 #20,138
2016 modern 189 #20,334

Geography

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Where Bleazards are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Kirkheaton, Bradford, Bolton by Bowland, Chipping and Whalley. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Ribble Valley, Bradford, Bolsover and Cheshire West and Chester. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Kirkheaton Yorkshire, West Riding
2 Bradford Yorkshire, West Riding
3 Bolton by Bowland Lancashire
4 Chipping Lancashire
5 Whalley Lancashire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Ribble Valley 002 Ribble Valley
2 Bradford 019 Bradford
3 Bolsover 007 Bolsover
4 Cheshire West and Chester 047 Cheshire West and Chester
5 Ribble Valley 003 Ribble Valley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Bleazard

These lists show first names that appear often with the Bleazard surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Bleazard

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Bleazard, 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

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Ageing Communities

Nationally, the Bleazard surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Bleazard household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Bleazard is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Bleazard is most concentrated in decile 1 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Bleazard falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Bleazard is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Bleazard, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Bleazard

The surname Bleazard is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "blæc," meaning "black," or "blæced," meaning "pale" or "wan." This suggests that the name may have been a descriptive nickname given to someone with a dark or pale complexion.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the late 13th century. One of the earliest known references can be found in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1297, where a man named William Blaysard is mentioned. This early spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time.

In the 14th century, the surname appears in various records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Cumberland from 1332, which list a John Blayzard. This suggests that the name was relatively widespread in northern England during this period.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Bleazard was John Bleazard, who was born around 1520 in Lancashire, England. He was a prominent landowner and is mentioned in several historical records from the mid-16th century.

Another notable figure was Thomas Bleazard, born in 1625 in Yorkshire. He was a successful merchant and served as a local magistrate in his community during the late 17th century.

In the 18th century, the name appears in various parish records and historical documents. One example is William Bleazard, born in 1712 in Northumberland, who served as a captain in the British Army during the Seven Years' War.

Moving into the 19th century, we find instances of the name in various parts of England. One notable individual was Robert Bleazard, born in 1832 in Lancashire. He was a prominent industrialist and played a significant role in the development of the textile industry in his region.

Another notable figure was Mary Bleazard, born in 1865 in Yorkshire. She was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, working tirelessly to promote access to education for girls in her local community.

These examples illustrate the long and rich history of the surname Bleazard, which has its roots in northern England and has been associated with various professions and achievements throughout the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Bleazard families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Bleazard surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 72 Bleazards recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.44x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 72 4.44x
Yorkshire 61 4.51x
Nottinghamshire 7 3.80x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Clitheroe in Lancashire leads with 15 Bleazards recorded in 1881 and an index of 314.47x.

Place Total Index
Clitheroe 15 314.47x
Great Little Marsden 11 148.25x
Dalton In Huddersfield 10 330.03x
Sawley In Clitheroe 9 11250.00x
Bolton In Bradford 8 919.54x
Cowpe Lench Newhall Hey 8 462.43x
Slaidburn 8 3478.26x
Snenton 7 96.82x
Tottington Higher End 7 380.43x
Bingley 6 69.61x
Chorlton On Medlock 6 23.31x
Spotland 6 33.31x
Hunslet 5 23.70x
Pendleton In Clitheroe 5 819.67x
Bolton By Bowland 4 1212.12x
Manchester 4 5.49x
Gisburn Forrest 3 2500.00x
Tottington Lower End 3 38.96x
Waddington 3 1428.57x
Bradford 2 6.11x
Preston 2 4.61x
West Bradford 2 1333.33x
Barrow In Furness 1 4.54x
Barton In Preston 1 588.24x
Easington In Clitheroe 1 714.29x
Inskip With Sowerby 1 384.62x
North Meols 1 6.31x
Oldham 1 1.91x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Bleazard surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 9
Sarah 8
Jane 6
Elizabeth 5
Ellen 5
Alice 4
Ann 3
Annie 2
Helen 2
Isabella 2
Margaret 2
Barbara 1
Betsy 1
Betty 1
Clara 1
Deborah 1
Eleanor 1
Elizth. 1
Emeline 1
Emma 1
Esther 1
Joyce 1
Latium 1
Lizzie 1
Lydia 1
Maggie 1
Margarett 1
Margret 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Bleazard surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 19
James 8
Thomas 8
Richard 7
Isaac 4
Robert 3
William 3
Alfred 2
Arthur 2
Wm. 2
Anthony 1
Edgar 1
Frank 1
Freddy 1
Fredric 1
George 1
Harry 1
Herbert 1
Issac 1
Joshua 1
Lord 1
Percy 1
Peter 1
Thos. 1
Thos.Briggs 1
Tom 1
Willie 1

FAQ

Bleazard surname: questions and answers

How common was the Bleazard surname in 1881?

In 1881, 144 people were recorded with the Bleazard surname. That placed it at #15,891 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Bleazard surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 189 in 2016. That gives Bleazard a modern rank of #20,334.

What does the Bleazard surname mean?

A variant form of the surname Blizzard, possibly referring to someone residing near a blustery location.

What does the Bleazard map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Bleazard bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

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.