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

Blauser, 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 Blauser surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blauser in America

Blauser is the 22791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blauser surname appeared 1,124 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 Blauser.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blauser 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 Blauser

The surname Blauser is of German origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It originated in the region of Bavaria, specifically in the town of Blaubeuren, which was once a prosperous trading center. The name is derived from the German word "blau," meaning blue, and is believed to have been an occupational surname for those involved in the dyeing of textiles or the production of blue pigments.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Blauser surname can be found in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of Blaubeuren from the late 1500s. These records document the births, marriages, and deaths of families with the surname, providing a glimpse into the lives of the early Blausers.

In the 17th century, the Blauser name began to appear in other regions of Germany, as families migrated in search of new opportunities. Notable individuals from this era include Johann Blauser (1612-1678), a prominent merchant in the city of Augsburg, and Anna Blauser (1638-1702), who was recognized for her philanthropic work in the town of Nürnberg.

As the Blauser family spread across Europe, variations in spelling emerged, such as Blauser, Blauzer, and Blauser. In the 18th century, the name appeared in the records of the Palatinate region, where Hans Blauser (1721-1789) was a respected blacksmith and landowner.

The 19th century saw the Blauser name gain further recognition with individuals like Friedrich Blauser (1812-1877), a celebrated artist whose works were exhibited in galleries across Germany and Austria. Another notable figure was Katharina Blauser (1839-1902), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in the city of Munich.

As families immigrated to the Americas in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Blauser name was carried to new lands. One such individual was Wilhelm Blauser (1871-1943), who settled in Pennsylvania and became a successful businessman in the textile industry, reflecting the name's historical connection to the dyeing trade.

Throughout its history, the surname Blauser has been associated with various professions and achievements, from merchants and artisans to educators and philanthropists. While its origins can be traced back to the blue-dyeing trade in Bavaria, the name has since spread across the globe, carrying with it a rich tapestry of stories and legacies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blauser

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

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

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