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

Blazey, 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 Blazey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blazey in America

Blazey is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blazey surname appeared 203 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 Blazey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blazey 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 Blazey

The surname Blazey is of English origin, originating in the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "blæc," meaning "black" or "dark-colored." The name likely referred to someone with dark hair or a swarthy complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1195, which mentions a Robert Blacey. This suggests that the name had already been established in England by the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, including Blacey, Blacy, and Blakey. These variations reflect the different spellings used during that time, as standardized spelling was not yet established.

The Blazey surname is also associated with certain place names in England. For instance, the village of Blayse in Gloucestershire may have contributed to the development of the surname in that region.

Notable individuals with the surname Blazey include John Blazey (c. 1540-1610), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Winchester. Another figure was William Blazey (1719-1784), a British naval officer who participated in several battles during the American Revolutionary War.

In the 19th century, the Blazey surname gained prominence with the birth of James Blazey (1824-1891), a British artist known for his landscape paintings. His works were exhibited at the Royal Academy and other prestigious institutions.

Moving into the 20th century, we find Elizabeth Blazey (1902-1988), an Australian writer and poet who published several collections of verse and was recognized for her contributions to Australian literature.

Additionally, the name has been associated with notable figures in sports, such as Robert Blazey (born 1952), a former Australian cricketer who played domestic cricket for New South Wales in the 1970s and 1980s.

It is worth noting that while the Blazey surname originated in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including Australia, Canada, and the United States, through migration and settlement patterns.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blazey

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

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

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