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

Blanzy, 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 Blanzy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blanzy in America

Blanzy is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blanzy surname appeared 123 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 Blanzy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blanzy 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 Blanzy

The surname BLANZY has its origins in France, dating back to the late medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "blanchet," which means "little white one" or "pale one." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone with a pale complexion or light-colored hair.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BLANZY surname can be found in the French census records of the 13th century, where it appears in the region of Burgundy. The name may have originated from a specific place name, such as the village of Blanzy, located in the department of Saône-et-Loire in Burgundy.

The BLANZY surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded bearers of this name was Jean Blanzy, a French merchant and landowner who lived in the 15th century. He is mentioned in several historical documents from that time period, including property records and trade agreements.

In the 16th century, the BLANZY name gained prominence with the birth of Pierre Blanzy (1510-1580), a renowned French jurist and legal scholar. He served as a judge in the Parlement of Paris and authored several influential works on French law and jurisprudence.

Another notable figure was Étienne Blanzy (1670-1742), a French architect and engineer who worked on several significant projects during the reign of Louis XIV. He was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in Paris and the surrounding regions.

During the 19th century, the BLANZY surname was associated with Jean-Baptiste Blanzy (1805-1879), a French industrialist and entrepreneur. He founded the Blanzy Coal Company, which played a significant role in the development of the coal mining industry in the Burgundy region.

In more recent times, the BLANZY name has been carried by Jean-Paul Blanzy (1934-2017), a French politician and member of the National Assembly. He served as the Mayor of Dijon, the capital city of Burgundy, for several terms and was known for his advocacy of regional development and cultural preservation.

While the BLANZY surname has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, its historical ties to the Burgundy region and its association with notable figures in French history remain a significant part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blanzy

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

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

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