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

Blaising, 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 Blaising surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blaising in America

Blaising is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blaising surname appeared 135 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 Blaising.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blaising 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 Blaising

The surname BLAISING is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "blæse," meaning a blaze or flame, suggesting a connection to a person who lived near a prominent fire or worked in a profession involving fire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BLAISING can be found in the Hertfordshire County Records from 1379, where a William Blaising is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Sawbridgeworth. This reference indicates that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

In the 15th century, the BLAISING surname appeared in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, which were administrative records documenting financial transactions and landholdings. These records suggest that the family may have had ties to the area and potentially owned property there.

The earliest known bearer of the BLAISING name was John Blaising, who lived in Oxfordshire during the late 14th century. Records indicate that he was a blacksmith by trade, further reinforcing the connection between the name and professions involving fire.

Another notable figure in the history of the BLAISING surname was Robert Blaising (1520-1591), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He was known for his involvement in the city's governance and his contributions to the local community.

In the 17th century, the BLAISING family established a presence in the county of Dorset, where they owned land and properties in the village of Blandford Forum. One of the most prominent members of this branch was Thomas Blaising (1645-1712), a respected landowner and local magistrate who played an influential role in the community.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Blaising (1700-1785), a philanthropist and benefactor from Gloucestershire, who was known for her charitable works and support of local churches and educational institutions.

Throughout its history, the BLAISING surname has also been associated with various place names and localities, such as Blaising Farm in Essex, which was owned by the family in the 16th century, and Blaising Manor in Hertfordshire, which dates back to the 15th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blaising

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

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

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