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

Blash, 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 Blash surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blash in America

Blash is the 34390th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blash surname appeared 659 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 Blash.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blash 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 Blash

The surname Blash originates from England, first appearing in records dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "blæse," meaning a blaze or flame, possibly referring to someone with a ruddy complexion or reddish hair. Alternatively, it could have originated from a place name, though no definitive location has been identified.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Blash surname can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Warwick, where a Thomas Blash was listed as being baptized in 1589. Another early mention is in the Subsidy Rolls for Yorkshire in 1610, which included a John Blash.

In the 17th century, the name appears to have been concentrated primarily in the counties of Warwickshire, Yorkshire, and Lincolnshire. During this time, variations in spelling were common, with the name appearing as Blash, Blashe, and Blasshe.

A notable individual bearing this surname was William Blash, a merchant and alderman of the City of London, who lived from 1620 to 1692. He was a member of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers and served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1680.

Another figure of historical significance was Sir Richard Blash, a military officer who fought in the English Civil War. Born in 1625 in Warwickshire, he served as a colonel in the Parliamentarian forces and was knighted for his bravery in battle.

In the 18th century, the Blash surname continued to be found primarily in the Midlands and northern counties of England. One individual of note was Samuel Blash, a renowned clockmaker from Yorkshire who lived from 1732 to 1806. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the gentry and aristocracy of the time.

Moving into the 19th century, a prominent figure was Reverend John Blash, a clergyman and scholar who lived from 1795 to 1872. He served as the Rector of St. Peter's Church in Lincolnshire and was known for his extensive writings on theology and ecclesiastical history.

The last notable individual to mention is Elizabeth Blash, a philanthropist and social reformer born in 1848 in Warwickshire. She dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of the poor and establishing charitable organizations to aid the underprivileged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blash

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

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

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