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

Blasini, 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 Blasini surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blasini in America

Blasini is the 71478th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blasini surname appeared 273 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 Blasini.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blasini 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 Blasini

The surname Blasini has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century.

One theory suggests that the name Blasini is derived from the Italian word "blasone," which refers to a coat of arms or a heraldic emblem. This connection implies that the name may have initially been associated with a family or individual who held a prominent position or had a distinguished lineage.

Another possibility is that the name Blasini is a locative surname, originating from a specific place or region. In this case, it could be related to the town of Blasino, located in the province of Bergamo, Lombardy. Locative surnames were common during the Middle Ages, as they helped distinguish individuals from different areas.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Blasini can be found in historical documents and records from the 14th and 15th centuries. One notable example is Giovanni Blasini, a merchant from Venice who is mentioned in a trade register dated 1427.

In the 16th century, the Blasini family had established itself in the city of Verona, where they were involved in various trades and professions. One prominent member was Bartolomeo Blasini (1520-1592), a renowned sculptor and architect who worked on several churches and public buildings in the region.

During the Renaissance period, the name Blasini also appeared in literary works and manuscripts. Francesco Blasini (1568-1638), a poet and playwright from Milan, gained recognition for his contributions to the Italian literary scene of the time.

In the 18th century, the Blasini family had spread to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany. Notable figures from this era include Girolamo Blasini (1712-1784), a respected jurist and legal scholar from Bologna, and Maria Blasini (1738-1812), a celebrated opera singer who performed in many of the major theaters across Europe.

Another noteworthy individual was Giuseppe Blasini (1786-1857), a military officer and politician from Parma who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a member of the Provisional Government of Modena during the Italian unification movement.

Throughout its history, the surname Blasini has been associated with various professions, including the arts, literature, law, and military service. While its exact origins remain subject to debate, the name has left a lasting imprint on the cultural and societal fabric of Italy over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blasini

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

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

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