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

Blazak, 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 Blazak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blazak in America

Blazak is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blazak surname appeared 192 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 Blazak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blazak 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 Blazak

The surname Blazak is believed to have originated in the region of Bohemia, which is now part of the Czech Republic, during the late 15th century. It is derived from the Czech word "blazen," which means "fool" or "jester." This suggests that the name may have originally been a nickname given to someone with a jocular or merry disposition.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blazak can be found in a collection of birth and baptismal records from the town of Litomerice, dated to the year 1498. Here, the name is spelled "Blazak" and is associated with a family residing in the area.

In the 16th century, the Blazak name appears in various land and property records from the Bohemian region, indicating that the family had established themselves as landowners and members of the local gentry. One notable figure from this era was Jan Blazak (1522-1587), a wealthy landowner and patron of the arts who commissioned several works of religious art for churches in Prague.

As the Blazak family spread throughout Bohemia and neighboring regions, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, such as "Blažák," "Blažek," and "Blažik." These variations likely reflect regional dialects and the personal preferences of individual branches of the family.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Blazak family settled in the town of Kutná Hora, a prominent mining center in Bohemia. Here, they established themselves as successful merchants and mine owners. One notable figure from this era was Vaclav Blazak (1628-1697), a wealthy mine owner and philanthropist who funded the construction of a hospital and orphanage in Kutná Hora.

During the 19th century, as Bohemia underwent a period of cultural and national revival, several prominent figures with the surname Blazak emerged in the fields of literature and politics. One such figure was Karel Blazak (1815-1878), a poet and writer who was an influential figure in the Czech National Revival movement.

Throughout its history, the Blazak surname has been borne by a diverse range of individuals, from landowners and merchants to artists and writers. While the name may have originated as a nickname or descriptive term, it has evolved to become a distinctive and enduring surname with a rich heritage in the Czech lands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blazak

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

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

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