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

Blaesing, 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 Blaesing surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blaesing in America

Blaesing is the 60045th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blaesing surname appeared 336 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 Blaesing.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blaesing 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 Blaesing

The surname Blaesing originates from Germany, and it can be traced back to the early 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "blas," which means "blaze" or "flame." This suggests that the name might have initially referred to someone who worked with fire or lived near a prominent fireplace or forge.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blaesing can be found in the Heidelberg Census of 1475, where a certain Hans Blaesing is listed as a resident of the city. This document provides valuable insight into the prevalence of the name in the region during that time period.

In the 16th century, the name Blaesing appeared in various municipal records and historical documents across German-speaking territories. For example, a Johann Blaesing is mentioned in the town records of Nuremberg in 1532, indicating that the name had spread to other parts of Germany by that time.

An interesting historical figure bearing the name Blaesing was Wilhelm Blaesing (1573-1638), a German theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious subjects. His works, including "Tractatus de Providentia Dei" (Treatise on the Providence of God), were widely read and influential during the Protestant Reformation.

Another notable individual with the surname Blaesing was Christoph Blaesing (1625-1692), a German mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and is best known for his work on planetary orbits and the calculation of eclipses.

In the 19th century, the name Blaesing gained prominence with the birth of Karl Blaesing (1845-1923), a German industrialist and philanthropist. He founded the Blaesing Steel Works, which played a crucial role in the industrialization of Germany and employed thousands of workers.

Another influential figure was Anna Blaesing (1870-1947), a German feminist and social reformer. She advocated for women's rights and was instrumental in establishing several organizations dedicated to improving the lives of women and children in Germany.

The surname Blaesing has also been associated with various place names throughout Germany, such as Blaesingen, a village in the state of Baden-Württemberg, and Blaesheim, a town in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. These place names likely derived from the surname itself or vice versa, reflecting the historical presence of the Blaesing family in those regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blaesing

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

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

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