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

Blamo, 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 Blamo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blamo in America

Blamo is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blamo surname appeared 101 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 Blamo.

The history of the last name Blamo

The surname BLAMO originated in the small village of Valmoro, nestled in the rolling hills of northern Italy during the late 13th century. Derived from the Italian phrase "bla mo," which loosely translates to "loud speech," the name was likely bestowed upon an individual with a booming voice or a tendency for loud proclamations.

One of the earliest known references to the BLAMO name can be found in a medieval manuscript from the year 1307, which documents a land dispute between a local farmer named Giacomo BLAMO and a neighboring nobleman. This record provides valuable insight into the prevalence of the name in the region during that era.

In the 15th century, the BLAMO family expanded their presence throughout the Italian peninsula, with several members establishing themselves as influential merchants and traders in the bustling cities of Florence and Venice. One notable figure was Luca BLAMO (1426-1498), a successful silk merchant whose business dealings extended as far as the Ottoman Empire.

As the Renaissance swept across Europe, the BLAMO name found its way into the annals of art history with the birth of the celebrated painter Alessandro BLAMO (1492-1557) in the city of Siena. His exquisite frescoes adorned the walls of numerous churches and cathedrals, earning him the patronage of powerful families like the Medici.

The 17th century saw the BLAMO lineage spread beyond Italy's borders, with several branches of the family settling in various parts of Europe. One such individual was Johann BLAMO (1621-1692), a German scholar and theologian who authored numerous treatises on religious philosophy.

By the 18th century, the BLAMO name had firmly established itself across the continent, with notable figures like the French playwright and satirist Pierre BLAMO (1734-1807) and the renowned Scottish scientist and inventor James BLAMO (1763-1829), whose groundbreaking work on steam engines contributed significantly to the Industrial Revolution.

Throughout its long and storied history, the BLAMO surname has been carried by individuals from diverse walks of life, each leaving an indelible mark on the cultural tapestry of their respective eras. From humble beginnings in a small Italian village to the heights of artistic, intellectual, and scientific achievement, the name BLAMO has endured as a testament to the rich heritage and resilience of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blamo

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

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 Blamo 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.

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

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