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

Blascak, 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 Blascak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blascak in America

Blascak is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blascak surname appeared 119 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 Blascak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blascak 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 Blascak

The surname Blascak has its origins in the Slovak region of central Europe, dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Slovak word "blasko," which means "little blister" or "bubble." This suggests that the name may have originated as a nickname for someone with a distinctive physical feature, such as a birthmark or a skin condition.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blascak can be found in the archives of the town of Trenčín, Slovakia, where a certain Ján Blascak is mentioned in a document from 1487. This document details a land dispute between Ján and a neighboring landowner, providing a glimpse into the life of one of the earliest known bearers of this surname.

Another notable early reference to the name can be found in the records of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, where a Michal Blascak is listed as a soldier in the imperial army during the Napoleonic Wars in the early 19th century.

The name Blascak has also been associated with several prominent individuals throughout history. One such figure is Andrej Blascak (1878-1945), a Slovak painter and artist who was known for his depictions of rural life and landscapes. His works can be found in various galleries and museums across Slovakia and the Czech Republic.

In the realm of literature, the name Blascak is linked to Ján Blascak (1901-1972), a Slovak novelist and short story writer who was celebrated for his portrayal of the struggles and experiences of the working class. His most notable work, "The Miners" (1935), is considered a classic of Slovak literature.

Another noteworthy bearer of the Blascak name is Katarína Blascaková (1913-1989), a prominent Slovak actress who appeared in numerous films and stage productions throughout her career. She is particularly remembered for her performances in several adaptations of works by renowned Slovak writers, such as Ján Čajak and Dominik Tatarka.

While the name Blascak may not be among the most widespread surnames, its rich history and connections to various notable figures in Slovak culture and society make it a fascinating subject of study for those interested in the origins and meanings of surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blascak

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

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

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