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

Blaskey, 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 Blaskey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blaskey in America

Blaskey is the 98099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blaskey surname appeared 185 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 Blaskey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blaskey 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 Blaskey

The surname Blaskey has its origins in the Gaelic language, tracing back to Ireland in the medieval period. It is derived from the Irish words "blas" meaning "taste" or "flavor," and "caoch" meaning "blind" or "partially blind." The name likely referred to someone with an impaired sense of taste or someone who had a peculiar taste preference.

This surname first appeared in historical records in the early 13th century, with references to individuals bearing the name in County Clare, Ireland. One of the earliest recorded instances was a landowner named Seán Ó Blaskey, who lived in the village of Kilfenora in the 1240s.

In the 14th century, the name was also found in the Annals of Ulster, an ancient manuscript chronicling events in Ireland. The entry from 1355 mentions a chieftain named Conchobhar Blaskey, who was involved in a local conflict in County Mayo.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Blaskey surname was concentrated in the western counties of Ireland, particularly Clare, Mayo, and Galway. Notable individuals from this time period include Tadhg Blaskey (1523-1587), a renowned bard and poet from County Clare, and Máire Ní Bhlaiscidh (1615-1689), a noblewoman from County Mayo who was known for her patronage of the arts.

In the 18th century, the surname spread to other parts of Ireland and beyond, as Blaskey families migrated for economic and political reasons. One prominent figure was James Blaskey (1734-1812), a lawyer and politician from County Sligo who served as a member of the Irish Parliament.

As the Blaskey name traveled across the Atlantic, it took on various spellings, including Blasky, Blaskee, and Blascoe. In the United States, one notable bearer of the name was John Blaskey (1826-1901), a Union Army soldier from Pennsylvania who fought in the American Civil War.

Other notable individuals with the Blaskey surname include:

• Seán Blaskey (1889-1962), an Irish republican and journalist from County Mayo.
• Mary Blaskey (1902-1987), an American actress and vaudeville performer.
• Patrick Blaskey (1923-2011), an Irish-American politician and judge from New York.
• Deirdre Blaskey (born 1965), an Irish playwright and screenwriter.
• Michael Blaskey (born 1977), an American professional golfer.

While the Blaskey surname may have originated from a peculiar characteristic, it has evolved over centuries and spread across continents, leaving a rich legacy in various fields and cultures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blaskey

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

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

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