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

Blasser, 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 Blasser surname is from the 2000 census data.

Popularity of Blasser in America

Blasser is the 116123rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blasser surname appeared 139 times in the 2000 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Blasser.

The history of the last name Blasser

Blasser is a surname with roots in Central Europe, particularly in Germany and Switzerland. The name is believed to have originated during the Middle Ages, around the 13th century. It is derived from the Middle High German word "blassen," which means "to blow" or "to play a wind instrument," suggesting that the original bearers of the name may have been musicians, specifically those who played wind instruments. This is consistent with the Medieval tradition of surnames being associated with one's occupation or craft.

The regions where Blasser was commonly found include the areas now known as Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria in Germany, as well as parts of Switzerland. These regions were known for their vibrant musical traditions and guilds during the medieval period. The earliest records of the name include various spellings such as Blaser, Blasser, and Bläser, reflecting the fluid nature of spelling in historical documents.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Blasser appears in a parish register from the town of Freiburg in the early 1400s. This document mentions a Johann Blasser, a skilled player of the shawm, an early woodwind instrument. Historical references also include a Hans Blasser, who was mentioned in a Swiss municipal record from 1475, indicating the spread of the name into Alpine regions.

A prominent figure with the surname was Georg Blasser, born in 1545 in Zürich. An accomplished composer and court musician, he served at the court of Duke Ulrich of Württemberg. His contributions to the development of wind instrument music were significant during the late Renaissance period. Another notable individual was Andreas Blasser, a master craftsman in the guild of musical instrument makers in Nuremberg around 1600.

In the 18th century, the name Blasser appears in the records of the Prussian military. Captain Friedrich Blasser, born in 1723, served with distinction during the Silesian Wars under Frederick the Great. His military career is documented in various Prussian military archives, highlighting the family's expansion beyond musical traditions into other areas of influence.

In the academic realm, the name was borne by Heinrich Blasser, a professor of theology at the University of Heidelberg, born in 1789. His work in religious studies was well-regarded, and his writings contributed to the intellectual discourse of his time.

The legacy of the Blasser surname continued into the early 19th century with Karl Blasser, born in 1812 in Frankfurt, a notable merchant and philanthropist who contributed significantly to the economic development of the city. His involvement in civic activities and charitable works is well-documented in municipal records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blasser

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

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 2000 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Blasser 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.

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

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