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

Blattler, 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 Blattler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blattler in America

Blattler is the 89753rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blattler surname appeared 206 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 Blattler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blattler 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 Blattler

The surname Blattler is of German origin, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where the name was first recorded as a variant of the word "Blatt," meaning "leaf" or "blade" in German.

One of the earliest known references to the Blattler name can be found in the medieval records of the town of Nuremberg, where a certain "Hans Blattler" was mentioned as a resident in the year 1312. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by the early 14th century.

The name Blattler is thought to have initially been an occupational surname, given to individuals who worked with leaves or blades, such as leaf-gatherers, threshers, or perhaps even bladesmiths. Over time, the name became hereditary and was passed down from generation to generation.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Johannes Blattler (c. 1420-1489) was a respected scholar and clergyman who served as the rector of the University of Vienna. His writings on theology and philosophy were widely circulated throughout Europe during the Renaissance period.

Another prominent Blattler was Konrad Blattler (1523-1597), a Swiss theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in Zurich. He was a close associate of Huldrych Zwingli and worked tirelessly to promote the principles of the Reformation.

In the 17th century, a German composer named Georg Blattler (1636-1704) gained recognition for his contributions to the development of the Baroque music style. He served as the court composer for the Prince-Bishop of Bamberg and composed numerous sacred works and instrumental pieces.

Another notable figure was Maria Blattler (1774-1846), a Swiss painter and illustrator who was renowned for her intricate botanical illustrations. Her work was highly regarded by naturalists and scientists of the time, and her illustrations were widely used in various botanical publications.

Over the centuries, the Blattler surname has been associated with various professions, including craftsmen, artists, scholars, and clergy members. While the name originated in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, with descendants of the Blattler family found in countries such as Switzerland, Austria, and even as far as the United States and Canada.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blattler

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

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

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