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

Blase, 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 Blase surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blase in America

Blase is the 22375th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blase surname appeared 1,151 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 Blase.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blase 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 Blase

The surname Blase has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "blas," which means "pale" or "white." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname for someone with a pale complexion or light hair.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Blase surname can be found in the German city of Cologne, where a certain Henrich Blase was mentioned in a document dating back to 1292. This indicates that the name had already been established in the region by the late 13th century.

Throughout the centuries, the Blase surname has been associated with various locations, particularly in Germany. For instance, there was a village called Blasheim, located in the Rhineland region, which likely contributed to the spread of the name in that area.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Johann Blase (1445-1512) was a renowned theologian and professor at the University of Heidelberg. His scholarly contributions and teachings helped to establish the Blase name in academic circles during the Renaissance period.

Another notable individual was Philipp Blase (1572-1631), a German jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge and advisor to several princes in the Holy Roman Empire. His expertise in law and his influential positions further elevated the prestige of the Blase surname.

The name also found its way into the arts, with Theodor Blase (1810-1889), a German painter and engraver who gained recognition for his landscapes and portraits. His artworks can be found in various museums across Europe.

In the realm of literature, the Blase surname is associated with Karl Blase (1886-1954), a German philologist and linguist known for his contributions to the study of Romance languages and his influential works on etymology and linguistics.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as Blaese, Bläse, and Blätz, have been documented throughout history, reflecting regional and linguistic differences within Germany and neighboring regions.

While the Blase surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora, with descendants carrying the name to various countries and continents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blase

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

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

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