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

Blasio, 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 Blasio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blasio in America

Blasio is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blasio surname appeared 156 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 Blasio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blasio 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 Blasio

The surname BLASIO has its origins in Italy, with the earliest records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin name "Blasius," which was a popular name among early Christians and was derived from the Greek word "blastos," meaning "sprout" or "offshoot."

The name BLASIO first appeared in various regions of Italy, including Campania, Calabria, and Sicily. In these areas, it was often associated with families involved in agricultural or horticultural pursuits, reflecting the name's connection to plant life.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BLASIO can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Monastery of Cava in Campania, dating back to the 11th century. This manuscript includes references to individuals with the surname BLASIO, indicating its early presence in the region.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Niccolò BLASIO (1312-1387) gained recognition as a renowned jurist and legal scholar in Naples. His contributions to the field of law earned him a reputation that extended beyond Italy's borders.

During the Renaissance period, the BLASIO family gained prominence in the arts, with several artists bearing this surname. One such individual was Giovanni BLASIO (1475-1545), a painter from Palermo, Sicily, who was known for his religious works adorning churches across the island.

In the 17th century, the BLASIO surname appeared in historical records related to the Venetian Republic. Marco BLASIO (1605-1678), a merchant and diplomat from Venice, played a significant role in fostering trade relations between the Republic and the Ottoman Empire.

Another notable figure from this era was Giulio BLASIO (1628-1695), a philosopher and theologian from Naples. His scholarly works on metaphysics and natural philosophy contributed to the intellectual discourse of the time.

As the centuries progressed, the BLASIO surname continued to be represented in various fields, including literature, politics, and academia. One such example is Antonio BLASIO (1821-1892), an Italian writer and journalist who advocated for social reforms and played a role in the Risorgimento movement.

The name BLASIO has also been associated with several place names throughout Italy, such as Blasio Vallio in Lombardy and Blasio Fontana in Calabria. These place names reflect the historical presence and influence of families bearing the BLASIO surname in those regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blasio

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

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

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