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

Blazich, 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 Blazich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blazich in America

Blazich is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blazich surname appeared 111 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 Blazich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blazich 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 Blazich

The surname Blazich has its roots in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, with the earliest records indicating its presence in Croatia during the 16th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Slavic word "blazen," which translates to "blessed" or "fortunate." This suggests that the name may have initially been bestowed upon individuals who were considered blessed or favored in some way.

The earliest documented instance of the name Blazich can be traced back to a Croatian village near the town of Knin, where a family bearing this surname was mentioned in a local census record from 1587. Over the following centuries, the name spread to other parts of Croatia, as well as neighboring regions such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Ivan Blazich (1712-1785) gained recognition as a highly skilled architect and stonemason. He was responsible for the construction of several churches and public buildings in the Dalmatian region of Croatia, including the Church of St. Mihovil in Šibenik, which is still standing today.

Another prominent individual with the surname Blazich was Petar Blazich (1824-1901), a Croatian politician and writer who played a pivotal role in the Illyrian movement, advocating for the unification of South Slavic territories under the Austro-Hungarian Empire. His works, which included poetry and political essays, helped shape the national consciousness of the Croatian people during that era.

In the late 19th century, the name Blazich began to appear in historical records from other parts of Europe, likely due to emigration from the Slavic regions. One such individual was Marija Blazich (1854-1932), a Serbian-born opera singer who gained fame across Europe for her performances in various opera houses, including the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Another notable figure with the Blazich surname was Josip Blazich (1879-1945), a Croatian writer and journalist who was actively involved in the Croatian Peasant Party's struggle for independence from the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. His writings and political activism played a significant role in shaping the Croatian nationalist movement during the early 20th century.

As the name spread beyond its Slavic origins, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Blazic, Blazitch, and Blazitsch, reflecting the linguistic adaptations in different regions. However, the core meaning and historical significance of the name remained rooted in its Slavic heritage, reflecting the blessings and fortunes associated with its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blazich

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

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

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