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

Blaschke, 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 Blaschke surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blaschke in America

Blaschke is the 25381st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blaschke surname appeared 975 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 Blaschke.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blaschke 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 Blaschke

The surname Blaschke is of German origin and is believed to have originated in the 16th century. It is derived from the German word "blasen," which means "to blow," likely referring to an occupation such as a glassblower or a musician. The name was prevalent in various regions of Germany, particularly in Saxony and Silesia.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Blaschke can be found in the archives of the city of Leipzig, dating back to the late 16th century. The name also appears in various church records and municipal documents from the 17th and 18th centuries in towns and villages across Germany.

In the 19th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Blaschke was Johann Blaschke (1770-1833), a German botanist and naturalist. He made significant contributions to the study of flora and published several works on the subject.

Another notable Blaschke was Wilhelm Blaschke (1885-1962), a German mathematician renowned for his work in differential geometry and convex bodies. He held academic positions at various prestigious universities, including the University of Hamburg and the University of Tübingen.

Adolf Blaschke (1858-1923) was a German architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Berlin and other cities. His work was influential in shaping the architectural landscape of early 20th century Germany.

In the 20th century, Ernst Blaschke (1898-1957) was a German lawyer and judge who served as the President of the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany from 1951 to 1957.

Additionally, Berthold Blaschke (1942-2002) was a German composer and conductor known for his contributions to contemporary classical music. He held prestigious positions, including the directorship of the Staatsorchester Stuttgart.

The surname Blaschke can be found in various historical records and documents across Germany, reflecting its longstanding presence in the region. While the name has evolved over time, its origins can be traced back to the 16th century, making it a significant part of German cultural and historical heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blaschke

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

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

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