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

Blauch, 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 Blauch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blauch in America

Blauch is the 59324th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blauch surname appeared 341 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 Blauch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blauch 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 Blauch

The surname Blauch is believed to have originated in Germany, where it first appeared in the 14th century. The name likely derives from the Old German word "blaue," meaning "blue," suggesting that it may have been a descriptive name given to someone with blue eyes or a fondness for the color blue.

In its earliest recorded instances, the name was spelled in various ways, including Blauche, Blauch, and Blaugh. These variations reflect the fluid nature of spelling conventions in medieval times. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Johannes Blauch, a landowner mentioned in a deed dated 1382 in the town of Köln (Cologne).

The Blauch name can be traced to several regions of Germany, including Bavaria, Saxony, and the Rhineland. It is possible that the name arose independently in different areas, as surnames were often derived from local characteristics or occupations.

In the 16th century, the Blauch surname appeared in several historical records, such as the baptismal registers of St. Gallus Church in Frankfurt am Main. Notable individuals from this period include Hans Blauch (c. 1530-1598), a master woodcarver renowned for his intricate altarpieces and religious sculptures.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Blauch family spread throughout Germany and into neighboring countries. One notable figure was Johann Philipp Blauch (1700-1768), a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the court of the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg.

As the Blauch family continued to grow and disperse across Europe, some members of the family anglicized the spelling of their surname to Blough or Blue. One such individual was Friedrich Blough (1822-1898), a German-born philosopher and professor who taught at the University of Leipzig.

While not as widespread as some other German surnames, the Blauch name has a rich history and can be traced back to its medieval origins. Individuals bearing this surname have made contributions in various fields, from the arts and crafts to law and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blauch

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

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

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