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

Blažić, 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 Blažić surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blažić in America

Blažić is the 98099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blažić surname appeared 185 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 Blažić.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blažić 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 Blažić

The surname Blazic is of Croatian origin, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the village of Blazići, located in the central Dalmatian region of Croatia. The name itself is derived from the Slavic word "blazina," which means "woolen blanket" or "cloak."

In the early 16th century, the Blazic family was recorded in the archives of the Republic of Ragusa (modern-day Dubrovnik). These records suggest that the family held a prominent position within the local community. One notable individual from this period was Marko Blazic (1525-1590), a successful merchant who traded extensively with the Ottoman Empire.

By the 17th century, the Blazic name had spread beyond the Dalmatian region. In 1632, a record in the parish archives of the town of Varaždin, located in northern Croatia, mentions a Petar Blazic (1598-1674), a skilled blacksmith who played a crucial role in the town's metalworking industry.

As the Blazic family continued to grow and expand, they left their mark on various historical documents and records. In the 18th century, Ivan Blazic (1712-1792) was a prominent figure in the Croatian Littoral, serving as a magistrate and contributing to the region's legal system.

During the 19th century, the Blazic name gained further recognition with the birth of Ante Blazic (1830-1901), a celebrated poet and writer who played a significant role in the Croatian literary renaissance. His works, which explored themes of national identity and cultural heritage, were widely acclaimed and continue to be studied to this day.

Another notable figure from this period was Marija Blazic (1855-1932), a pioneering educator who founded several schools in the region and was instrumental in promoting education for women. Her contributions to the field of education were recognized posthumously with the establishment of the Marija Blazic Award for Excellence in Teaching.

As the centuries progressed, the Blazic surname continued to be represented in various fields, from academia to politics. Tomislav Blazic (1920-2005) was a respected historian who specialized in the study of medieval Croatia, while Ivana Blazic (1964-) is a contemporary political figure who has served as a member of the Croatian Parliament.

It is important to note that while this overview provides a general historical context for the surname Blazic, individual family histories may vary, and further research would be required to accurately trace specific lineages and connections.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blažić

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

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

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