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

Blatner, 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 Blatner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blatner in America

Blatner is the 82044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blatner surname appeared 230 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 Blatner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blatner 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 Blatner

The surname Blatner is of German origin, originating in the late medieval period around the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "blähe," which means "to inflate" or "to swell." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to an occupation or personal characteristic related to inflating or swelling.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blatner can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, from the year 1387. The entry mentions a "Hans Blatner," indicating that the name was in use during that time period.

In the 16th century, there are references to the Blatner family in the city of Augsburg, Germany. A notable individual from this time was Johann Blatner (1520-1592), a respected merchant and member of the city council.

The name Blatner appears to have spread across various regions of Germany in the following centuries. In the 18th century, records show a Blatner family residing in the town of Ellwangen, located in the present-day state of Baden-Württemberg.

One of the earliest known individuals with the Blatner surname in the Americas was Johann Blatner (1745-1819), who emigrated from Germany to Pennsylvania in the late 18th century. He is considered one of the founders of the Blatner family line in the United States.

Another notable figure was Friedrich Blatner (1810-1885), a German philosopher and professor who taught at the University of Leipzig. His works focused on ethics and the philosophy of religion.

In the 19th century, a prominent Blatner was Wilhelm Blatner (1835-1912), a German-American architect who designed several notable buildings in New York City, including the original Madison Square Garden.

More recently, in the 20th century, Howard Blatner (1914-1991) was an American psychologist and author who made significant contributions to the field of Gestalt therapy.

Throughout history, the Blatner surname has been associated with various professions, including merchants, academics, architects, and psychologists, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blatner

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

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

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