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

Blasczyk, 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 Blasczyk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blasczyk in America

Blasczyk is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blasczyk surname appeared 182 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 Blasczyk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blasczyk 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 Blasczyk

The surname Blasczyk is of Polish origin, originating in the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Slavic word "blaz," meaning "fool" or "jester," and the diminutive suffix "-czyk." This suggests that the name may have originally been a nickname or descriptor for someone who was considered foolish or entertaining.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blasczyk can be found in the records of the city of Krakow, Poland, from the year 1564. This entry mentions a certain Jan Blasczyk, who was a merchant and landowner in the area. The name also appears in various church records and land deeds from the 16th and 17th centuries in regions such as Silesia and Greater Poland.

In the 18th century, the name Blasczyk was prevalent in the area around the town of Łowicz, located in central Poland. Records from this time show several families with this surname, suggesting it had become established in the region. One notable individual was Franciszek Blasczyk (1709-1781), a prominent landowner and farmer in the village of Głuchów.

During the 19th century, as Polish migration increased, the Blasczyk name began to spread beyond Poland's borders. For example, in 1842, a man named Stanislaw Blasczyk was recorded as having immigrated to the United States, settling in the city of Chicago. This was likely one of the earliest instances of the name appearing in America.

Another significant figure was Józef Blasczyk (1815-1898), a Polish writer and poet from the region of Silesia. His works, which often explored themes of national identity and patriotism, were influential during the period of Poland's struggle for independence.

In the 20th century, the Blasczyk name continued to be found across various parts of the world. One notable individual was Henryk Blasczyk (1919-2003), a Polish artist and painter known for his abstract expressionist works. His paintings can be found in collections throughout Europe and North America.

While the Blasczyk name may have originated as a descriptor of someone's personality or behavior, it has since become a well-established Polish surname with a rich history spanning several centuries and various regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blasczyk

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

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

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