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

Blaszyk, 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 Blaszyk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blaszyk in America

Blaszyk is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blaszyk surname appeared 115 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 Blaszyk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blaszyk 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 Blaszyk

The surname BLASZYK originates from Poland, with its roots dating back to the late Middle Ages. It is derived from the Polish word "blaszka," which means "tin plate" or "sheet metal." This suggests that the name may have been associated with a person who worked as a tinsmith or metalworker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BLASZYK surname can be found in the Polish town of Krakow, where a metalworker named Jan BLASZYK was mentioned in a guild register from the 15th century. The name also appears in various parish records and tax rolls from the 16th and 17th centuries in the regions of Silesia and Greater Poland.

During the 18th century, the BLASZYK surname gained prominence in the town of Radomsko, where a family of metalworkers and artisans bearing this name established a successful business. One notable member was Tomasz BLASZYK (1725-1798), a renowned coppersmith who crafted intricate copper vessels and ornaments for wealthy patrons.

In the 19th century, the BLASZYK name spread to other parts of Poland, as well as to neighboring countries like Germany and Ukraine, due to migration and economic opportunities. Antoni BLASZYK (1810-1885), a skilled blacksmith from the city of Wroclaw, was known for his innovative techniques in forging tools and agricultural implements.

As the industrial revolution took hold, the BLASZYK surname became associated with the metalworking and manufacturing industries. Kazimierz BLASZYK (1875-1942) was a prominent engineer and industrialist who established several successful factories in Warsaw, producing high-quality machinery and metal products.

Other notable individuals bearing the BLASZYK surname include Wladyslaw BLASZYK (1892-1968), a respected professor of metallurgy at the Krakow University of Technology, and Janina BLASZYK (1920-2005), a celebrated sculptor whose works were exhibited in galleries across Europe.

While the BLASZYK name may have evolved over time, its connection to the metalworking and artisan traditions of Poland remains a vital part of its historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blaszyk

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

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

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