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

Blaha, 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 Blaha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blaha in America

Blaha is the 10059th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blaha surname appeared 3,204 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Blaha.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blaha 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 Blaha

The surname Blaha has its origins in the Czech Republic, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Czech word "blaha," meaning "prosperity" or "happiness." The name may have initially been used as a descriptive term for someone who was prosperous or lived in favorable circumstances.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the records of the town of Chrudim, located in eastern Bohemia, where a person named Jan Blaha was mentioned in a document from 1487. This suggests that the name was already in use during the late medieval period in the region.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various historical records from different parts of Bohemia and Moravia. For example, a man named Matěj Blaha was listed as a landowner in the village of Přívozec in 1568. Another notable individual was Václav Blaha, a prominent merchant and burgher in the city of Olomouc, who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Blaha became more widespread across the Czech lands, and several individuals bearing this surname gained recognition in various fields. One such figure was Jan Blaha (1627-1688), a Jesuit priest and educator who taught at the University of Prague.

In the 19th century, the Blaha surname gained further prominence. Jan Blaha (1813-1888) was a Czech writer, poet, and teacher who played a significant role in the Czech National Revival movement. Another notable figure was Alois Blaha (1842-1905), a Czech architect and builder who designed numerous buildings in Prague and other cities.

As the surname spread beyond the Czech lands, it also became associated with individuals in other parts of Europe and the world. One such example is Barna Blaha (1775-1855), a Hungarian military officer and nobleman who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and later served as a member of the Hungarian Diet.

Throughout history, the surname Blaha has been linked to various professions and fields, including education, literature, architecture, military service, and commerce. While its origins can be traced back to the Czech Republic, the name has since been adopted by individuals of diverse backgrounds and nationalities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blaha

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

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

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