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

Blasy, 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 Blasy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blasy in America

Blasy is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blasy surname appeared 151 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 Blasy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blasy 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 Blasy

The surname BLASY has its origins in England, with records of the name dating back to the late 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "blaese," meaning "blaze" or "flame," suggesting that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone with a fiery temperament or a ruddy complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BLASY can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where it appears as "Blasy." This document was a census-like survey conducted during the reign of King Edward I, providing valuable insights into the distribution and spelling variations of surnames in medieval England.

In the 14th century, the name BLASY appeared in various historical records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where it was listed as "Blasye." These rolls were tax records that offer glimpses into the lives and occupations of individuals bearing the surname during that period.

The BLASY surname is also associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure is Sir John Blasy, a prominent English soldier and landowner who lived in the late 14th century. Records indicate that he served as a knight in the Hundred Years' War and held significant estates in Oxfordshire.

Another noteworthy bearer of the BLASY name was William Blasy, a scholar and theologian born in 1490 in Gloucestershire. He studied at Oxford University and later became a renowned lecturer in divinity, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.

During the 16th century, the BLASY surname can be found in various parish records and court documents. One such record is from the Chancery Court of Gloucestershire in 1569, which mentions a Thomas Blasy involved in a property dispute.

Moving forward to the 17th century, the BLASY name appears in the records of the East India Company. In 1623, a merchant named Edward Blasy was listed as a shareholder in the company, indicating the family's involvement in the lucrative trade with the East Indies.

As the centuries progressed, the BLASY surname continued to leave its mark in various fields. In the 19th century, a notable figure was John Blasy (1812-1885), a prominent engineer and inventor from Lancashire. He was responsible for several innovations in textile machinery, contributing to the industrial development of the region.

While the BLASY surname may not be as widely known as some others, its historical roots and the accomplishments of its bearers have left an indelible mark on the annals of English history, spanning various disciplines and professions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blasy

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

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

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