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

Blattner, 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 Blattner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blattner in America

Blattner is the 19654th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blattner surname appeared 1,371 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 Blattner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blattner 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 Blattner

The surname "BLATTNER" has its origins in the German language and is believed to have first appeared in the 14th century in the region of Bavaria, which is located in modern-day southeastern Germany. The name is thought to be derived from the German word "Blatt," meaning "leaf," and the suffix "-ner," which was commonly used to indicate a person's occupation or place of origin.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document from the city of Augsburg, dating back to 1375, where a certain "Hans Blattner" is mentioned. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in the cultivation or trade of leaves, possibly for use in various industries such as textile dyeing or medicinal purposes.

In the 15th century, the name appears in several historical records from the region of Franconia, which is located in the northern part of present-day Bavaria. One notable example is the mention of a "Conrad Blattner" in a legal document from the city of Nuremberg, dated 1437.

As the name spread across German-speaking regions, it underwent various spelling variations, such as "Blattner," "Blattener," and "Blätter." Some of these variations may have been influenced by local dialects or scribes' interpretations.

One of the earliest known individuals bearing the name "BLATTNER" was Johann Blattner, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in the late 15th century. Records indicate that he was a respected figure in the community and played a significant role in the town's affairs.

Another notable figure with the surname "BLATTNER" was Hans Blattner, a skilled clockmaker who lived in the city of Augsburg in the 16th century. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by wealthy patrons and nobles across Europe.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various records from the Palatinate region of southwestern Germany. One such record mentions a "Georg Blattner," a farmer and landowner from the village of Weingarten, who was involved in a legal dispute over land rights in 1632.

As the name "BLATTNER" spread across German-speaking regions and beyond, it became associated with various professions and social classes. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include Johann Blattner, a renowned theologian and author from the city of Strasbourg in the 18th century, and Karl Blattner, a celebrated artist and painter from Munich who lived in the late 19th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blattner

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

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

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