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

Blaho, 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 Blaho surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blaho in America

Blaho is the 95545th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blaho surname appeared 191 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 Blaho.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blaho 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 Blaho

The surname Blaho is of Czech origin, with its roots dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Czech word "blaho," meaning "happiness" or "well-being." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone perceived as a joyful or content individual.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Blaho surname can be found in the Bohemian land registers from the late 13th century, where a certain Petr Blaho is mentioned. This document provides valuable evidence of the name's existence and usage during that time period.

In the 15th century, the Blaho surname appeared in the records of the town of Chrudim, located in the present-day Czech Republic. These records document a family of tanners bearing the Blaho name, indicating their involvement in the leather trade.

During the 16th century, the Blaho surname gained prominence in the region of Moravia, which was then part of the Kingdom of Bohemia. Records from this era mention a notable figure named Jan Blaho, who lived between 1530 and 1605. He was a Protestant pastor and author known for his writings on religious matters.

Another notable individual bearing the Blaho surname was Jozef Blaho, a Slovak Catholic priest and writer who lived from 1789 to 1847. He is renowned for his contributions to the Slovak language and literature, particularly his work in translating religious texts into the vernacular.

In the 19th century, the Blaho surname can be found in various records from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which encompassed parts of present-day Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Austria. One notable bearer of the name during this period was Karel Blaho, a Czech composer and conductor who lived from 1838 to 1897.

As the Blaho surname spread across Central Europe, it also gained recognition in other regions. For instance, in the early 20th century, a Hungarian artist named Miklos Blaho (1895-1966) gained acclaim for his paintings and sculptures, contributing to the cultural legacy associated with this surname.

While the Blaho surname has its roots in the Czech lands, it has since been adopted by families in various regions, including Slovakia, Austria, and Hungary, reflecting the cultural and historical connections between these areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blaho

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Blaho, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!