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

Blanar, 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 Blanar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blanar in America

Blanar is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blanar surname appeared 195 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 Blanar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blanar 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 Blanar

The surname Blanar is believed to have originated in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, particularly in areas that are now part of Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. The name likely dates back to the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century.

One possible derivation of the name Blanar is from the Slavic word "blana," which means "fleece" or "woolen cloth." This suggests that the name may have been occupational in origin, referring to individuals who worked with wool or fleece, such as weavers or tailors.

Another theory traces the name to the Old Slavic word "blan," meaning "clay" or "mud." In this case, the name could have been related to individuals who worked with clay or lived in areas with clay-rich soil.

While the precise origin of the Blanar surname is uncertain, some early records provide clues about its history. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the "Akta grodzkie i ziemskie" (Castle and Land Records) of the former Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, dating back to the 15th century.

One notable individual with the surname Blanar was Jan Blanar, a Slovak writer and poet who lived from 1887 to 1967. He was known for his works that celebrated the beauty of the Slovak countryside and the struggles of rural life.

Another prominent figure was Rudolf Blanar, a Czech linguist and scholar who specialized in the study of Slavic languages. He was born in 1907 and made significant contributions to the field of linguistics through his research and publications.

In the 16th century, records show a Blanar family residing in the village of Blanovce, located in what is now central Slovakia. This place name is believed to be derived from the same root as the surname, further indicating its connection to the region.

During the 17th century, a branch of the Blanar family settled in the town of Senica, in what is now western Slovakia. This area was known for its textile industry, which could explain the potential link between the name and wool or weaving.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Blanar was Michal Blanar, a landowner and farmer who lived in the village of Blanovce in the late 15th century, according to local records.

Throughout history, the surname Blanar has been associated with various professions, including artisans, farmers, and intellectuals, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and occupations of those who carried the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blanar

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

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

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