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

Blaz, 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 Blaz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blaz in America

Blaz is the 56444th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blaz surname appeared 362 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 Blaz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blaz 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 Blaz

The surname BLAZ has its origins in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, particularly in the areas that are now part of Croatia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century.

One possible derivation of the name BLAZ is from the Slavic word "blaz," which means "blessed" or "happy." This could indicate that the name was originally given as a nickname to someone who was considered fortunate or blessed in some way. Another theory suggests that the name may be related to the word "blazen," which means "foolish" or "silly" in some Slavic languages, potentially referring to someone with a quirky or eccentric personality.

Historical records from the region mention individuals bearing the surname BLAZ as early as the 13th century. For instance, a document from 1265 in the town of Dubrovnik (now in Croatia) refers to a man named Marko BLAZ, who was a merchant involved in trade with neighboring regions.

The name BLAZ can also be found in various medieval manuscripts and records from the Balkan regions, often associated with landowners, artisans, or members of the clergy. One notable example is Nikola BLAZ, a Croatian nobleman and military commander who lived in the late 14th century and played a role in the defense of the city of Split against the Venetian forces.

During the Renaissance period, the name BLAZ continued to be present in various parts of the Balkans. In the 16th century, there was a Croatian painter named Ivan BLAZ, who was known for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches in Dalmatia.

Another prominent figure with the surname BLAZ was Matija BLAZ, a Serbian writer and scholar from the 18th century. He was born in the village of Sremski Karlovci (now in Serbia) in 1743 and is renowned for his contributions to Serbian literature and education.

In the 19th century, the name BLAZ gained some recognition in the field of science. Jovan BLAZ (1822-1875) was a Serbian mathematician and physicist who made significant contributions to the study of electromagnetism and optics.

While the surname BLAZ is primarily associated with the Balkan regions, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots can be traced back to the Slavic lands of Eastern Europe, where it has a rich historical legacy spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blaz

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

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

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