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

Blaska, 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 Blaska surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blaska in America

Blaska is the 85659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blaska surname appeared 218 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 Blaska.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blaska 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 Blaska

The surname Blaska is believed to have originated in Poland, likely in the 12th or 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old Polish word "blask," meaning "radiance" or "brilliance." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who was perceived as having a radiant or brilliant personality or appearance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blaska can be found in a document from the city of Krakow, dated around 1380. This document mentions a certain "Jan Blaska," a merchant who was involved in trade between Poland and other parts of Europe.

In the 15th century, there are records of a family named Blaska who owned land and a modest estate in the region of Silesia, which at the time was part of the Kingdom of Poland. The head of this family, Mikolaj Blaska (born circa 1420), is mentioned in several legal documents related to property disputes.

During the Renaissance period, a famous Polish poet and playwright named Sebastian Blaska (1515-1568) gained recognition for his works, which included satires and comedies that often criticized the clergy and nobility of his time.

In the late 16th century, a man named Zygmunt Blaska (1562-1637) became a renowned military commander in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. He played a significant role in several battles against the Swedish and Russian armies.

Another notable figure with the surname Blaska was Marianna Blaska (1770-1842), a Polish noblewoman and philanthropist who founded several schools and hospitals in the region of Lesser Poland.

While the name Blaska is most closely associated with Poland, it is also found in other Slavic countries such as Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Croatia, likely due to migration patterns and cultural exchanges over the centuries.

Overall, the surname Blaska has a rich history spanning several centuries and is deeply rooted in Polish culture and tradition. Its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, and it has been borne by notable individuals in various fields, including literature, military, and philanthropy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blaska

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

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

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