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

Blasberg, 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 Blasberg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blasberg in America

Blasberg is the 64891st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blasberg surname appeared 306 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 Blasberg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blasberg 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 Blasberg

The surname Blasberg is of German origin, with its earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Lower Rhine region, specifically the area around the city of Bonn. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German word "blasen," which means "to blow," and the word "berg," meaning "hill" or "mountain."

One of the earliest known references to the name Blasberg can be found in the church records of the town of Remagen, near Bonn, from the year 1587. The entry mentions a certain Hans Blasberg, who was a farmer and landowner in the area. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various records from the nearby town of Sinzig, where several families with the surname Blasberg were prominent members of the local community. One notable figure from this period was Johann Blasberg (1632-1701), who served as the mayor of Sinzig for several terms.

As the Blasberg family expanded and migrated to other parts of Germany, their name evolved into different spellings, such as Blasberger, Blassberger, and Blassenberg. In some regions, the name was also associated with certain occupations, such as glassblowing or blacksmithing, due to its connection with the word "blasen."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blasberg outside of Germany can be found in the United States. In the late 18th century, a man named Johann Blasberg (1760-1832) immigrated to Pennsylvania from the Palatinate region of Germany. He and his descendants went on to establish a successful farming community in the area, and the name Blasberg became well-known in the region.

Another notable figure with the surname Blasberg was the German composer and organist Carl Blasberg (1834-1897), who was born in Düsseldorf and gained recognition for his works in the Romantic style. His compositions for organ and choral music were widely performed and acclaimed during his lifetime.

In the 20th century, the name Blasberg gained further prominence through individuals such as Hans-Joachim Blasberg (1918-2001), a German politician and member of the Christian Democratic Union party, who served as a member of the Bundestag (German parliament) for several terms.

While the surname Blasberg is relatively uncommon compared to some other German surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, politicians, musicians, and community leaders.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blasberg

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

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

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