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

Blancher, 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 Blancher surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blancher in America

Blancher is the 63218th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blancher surname appeared 316 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 Blancher.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blancher 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 Blancher

The surname Blancher originated in France during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "blanchier," which meant "to whiten or bleach." This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who worked as a bleacher or whitener of textiles or fabrics.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Blancher surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England conducted in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Blancherius," which is thought to be a variant spelling of Blancher.

In the 13th century, a man named Jehan Blancher was recorded as a resident of the village of Blaigny in the Burgundy region of France. This village's name is derived from the Latin word "blancius," meaning "white," further reinforcing the connection between the Blancher surname and the occupation of bleaching or whitening.

During the 14th century, the Blancher surname appeared in various records across France, including the Livre des Métiers (Book of Trades) in Paris, which listed several individuals with this surname practicing trades related to textile production and finishing.

One notable figure with the Blancher surname was Pierre Blancher, who lived in the 15th century and was a renowned weaver and cloth merchant in the city of Rouen, Normandy. His legacy can be traced through records of his business dealings and property ownership.

Another notable individual was Jean-Baptiste Blancher, born in 1655 in Dijon, Burgundy. He was a celebrated painter and engraver who produced numerous works depicting religious and historical scenes. His artistic contributions were widely recognized during his lifetime and continue to be studied and appreciated by art historians today.

In the 18th century, Jacques Blancher (1700-1772) was a prominent French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Roch and the Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau.

The Blancher surname has also been found in other European countries, such as England and Germany, likely due to migration and intermarriage. However, its roots can be traced back to the French origins and the occupational significance of bleaching and whitening textiles.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blancher

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

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

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