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

Blasius, 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 Blasius surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blasius in America

Blasius is the 32302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blasius surname appeared 713 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 Blasius.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blasius 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 Blasius

The surname Blasius originated in Germany and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Latin name Blasius, which in turn comes from the Greek word "blastos" meaning "sprout" or "offshoot." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have been associated with horticulture or agriculture.

One of the earliest documented references to the Blasius surname can be found in the records of the city of Cologne in the late 13th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as Blasen, Blasi, and Blase, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling at the time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Johannes Blasius was a renowned scholar and theologian at the University of Erfurt. He authored several treatises on philosophy and theology, earning him a reputation as a leading intellectual of his era.

The Blasius name also appears in the historical records of the city of Nuremberg in the 15th century. A wealthy merchant named Hans Blasius is mentioned in a document from 1472, indicating that the name had spread to different regions of Germany.

During the Renaissance period, a renowned artist named Matteo Blasius (1490-1564) gained recognition for his exquisite paintings and frescoes adorning churches and palaces across Italy. His works are considered among the finest examples of the Mannerist style.

In the 17th century, a German composer and organist named Georg Michael Blasius (1638-1718) made significant contributions to the development of Baroque music. His compositions for organ and choir were widely performed and admired during his lifetime.

Another notable bearer of the Blasius surname was Karl Heinrich Blasius (1805-1887), a German ornithologist and herpetologist. He made significant contributions to the study of birds and reptiles, publishing numerous scientific works and establishing a renowned zoological collection.

Throughout its long history, the Blasius surname has been associated with various professions, from scholars and artists to merchants and scientists. While its exact origins may be uncertain, the name's enduring presence across centuries and across different regions of Europe testifies to its rich heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blasius

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

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

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