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

Blazi, 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 Blazi surname is from the 2000 census data.

Popularity of Blazi in America

Blazi is the 147095th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blazi surname appeared 103 times in the 2000 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Blazi.

The history of the last name Blazi

The surname Blazi is believed to have its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is particularly associated with the regions of Liguria and Tuscany, where the usage of the name appears frequently in historical documents from the 14th and 15th centuries. The name is derived from the Latin "Blasius," which itself originates from the Greek name "Blasios," meaning one who stutters or speaks with a stammer.

The earliest recorded examples of the surname Blazi can be found in records from the late Middle Ages. An example includes the registries of the city-state of Genoa, where in 1412, a merchant named Giovanni Blazi is noted in trade documents. This name appears again in the 15th century in the Tuscan city of Florence, where a Pietro Blazi is documented in land records from 1475.

The name Blazi also appears in various other spellings historically, such as Blasio and Blazii, reflecting regional variations in dialect and phonetic spelling. Historical records from Venice in the 16th century mention a navigator named Marco Blazi, who was known for his explorations in the Adriatic Sea. Another significant figure is Luigi Blazi, a scholar from Naples, born in 1589 and contributing to the field of natural sciences until his death in 1640.

In the realm of arts, Franco Blazi, born in 1723 in Milan, gained recognition as a composer and is noted for his contributions to Baroque music until his death in 1779. Additionally, records from the 19th century France mention Amélie Blazi, a painter born in 1827 who became known for her portrait work and whose career flourished until her passing in 1895.

The surname Blazi has seen variations in its spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, influenced by migrations and regional linguistic nuances. From its Latin and Greek roots, the name has made its mark historically through various professions, including trade, exploration, science, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blazi

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

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 2000 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Blazi 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.

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

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