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

Blancas, 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 Blancas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blancas in America

Blancas is the 11977th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blancas surname appeared 2,608 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 Blancas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blancas 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 Blancas

The surname Blancas has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "blanca," which means "white" or "fair-skinned." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive nickname for someone with a fair complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blancas can be found in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a 14th-century Spanish manuscript that lists various place names and surnames. This document mentions a location called "La Blanca," which may have been the original place of residence for individuals bearing the surname Blancas.

During the 15th century, the name Blancas appeared in various historical records, such as the "Archivo de la Corona de Aragón" (Archive of the Crown of Aragon). This archive contains documents related to the Kingdom of Aragon, which was a prominent region in medieval Spain.

One notable individual with the surname Blancas was Jerónimo Blancas (1565-1590), a Spanish historian and chronicler from Aragon. He wrote extensively about the history of Aragon and its monarchs, including the work "Comentarios de las cosas de Aragón" (Commentary on the Affairs of Aragon).

Another famous bearer of the name was Pedro Blancas (1519-1590), a Spanish jurist and legal scholar from Valencia. He served as a judge in the Royal Audience of Valencia and wrote several legal treatises.

In the 17th century, Pedro Blancas y Tomás (1619-1678) was a Spanish prelate who served as the Bishop of Avila and later as the Archbishop of Valencia. He was known for his charitable works and his efforts to improve the education of the clergy.

During the 18th century, José Blancas y Calvo (1744-1812) was a Spanish military officer who played a significant role in the Peninsular War against the French invasion. He served as a general in the Spanish Army and was recognized for his bravery and leadership.

Lastly, in the 19th century, Juan Blancas y Constante (1833-1890) was a Spanish painter and artist from Madrid. He was known for his landscapes and historical scenes, and some of his works are displayed in the Museo del Prado in Madrid.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blancas

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

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

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