Explore the Family Name Blaisdell
The meaning of Blaisdell
English (Cumbria and Lancashire): habitational name from a place in the Lake District named Blaisdell, from the Old Norse byname Blesi (from blesi ‘blaze, white spot’), or from thesame word used in the sense of a white spot on a hillside, + Old Norse dalr ‘valley’.
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How common is the last name Blaisdell in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Blaisdell has seen a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Blaisdell ranked as the 7,954th most common surname, but fell to 8,551st place in 2010, marking a 7.51% drop in rank. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased marginally during this period, with a count of 3,859 in 2000 falling slightly to 3,852 in 2010, which represents a change of -0.18%. This decreased the proportion per 100,000 people from 1.43 to 1.31, a decline of 8.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,954 | #8,551 | -7.51% |
| Count | 3,859 | 3,852 | -0.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.43 | 1.31 | -8.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blaisdell
In terms of ethnicity, the Blaisdell surname reflected some shifts as well, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of those with this surname identified as White, constituting 94.97% in 2000 and 93.48% in 2010, showing a minor decrease of 1.57%. People of Hispanic ethnicity bearing this surname rose from 1.53% to 2.08%, an increase of 35.95%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and individuals reporting two or more races also increased, with the former group rising by 6.84% and the latter by 26.26%. Additionally, there were new entries for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, each constituting 0.29% and 0.65% respectively in 2010 where no representation was recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.97% | 93.48% | -1.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 2.26% | 26.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 2.08% | 35.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.17% | 1.25% | 6.84% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.29% | 0% |
Blaisdell ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Blaisdell is British & Irish, which comprises 51.2% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (25.0%) and Scandinavian (4.8%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Filipino & Austronesian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 51.2% |
| French & German | 25.0% |
| Scandinavian | 4.8% |
| Other | 19.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Blaisdell
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Blaisdell have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 88.00% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 88.00% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 88.00% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 87.00% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 87.00% |
What Blaisdell haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Blaisdell is R-CTS241, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS241 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L21 and R-U152, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Griswold, Thomasson, Dion, Youmans, Abernathy, Estes, Utley, Ingraham, Libby, Mayfield.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Blaisdell surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Blaisdell have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Blaisdell" Surname 33.3%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Blaisdell" Surname 18.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Blaisdell" Surname 23.1%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Blaisdell" Surname 19.6%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Blaisdell?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Blaisdell are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition