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

Blecha, 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 Blecha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blecha in America

Blecha is the 27228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blecha surname appeared 888 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 Blecha.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blecha 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 Blecha

The surname Blecha originates from the Czech Republic and is believed to have emerged during the 13th century. It is derived from the Czech word "blecha," meaning flea. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered small or insignificant, akin to a flea.

In the early records of Bohemia, the name appears with various spellings, including Blechacz, Blechacze, and Blecharz. These variations suggest the name's widespread use across different regions of the country.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blecha can be found in the Stadtbuch (City Book) of Brno, dating back to the 14th century. This document contains records of legal proceedings and property transactions within the city, indicating that individuals bearing the surname Blecha were already established in urban areas during that time.

Throughout the centuries, the name Blecha has been associated with notable figures in various fields. Jan Blecha (1571-1627) was a prominent Czech Protestant theologian and author who played a significant role in the Bohemian Reformation. His works, including "Musica Sacra" and "Gramatica Bohemica," have left a lasting impact on Czech literature and religious thought.

In the 18th century, Franz Blecha (1732-1799) was a respected Czech painter known for his religious and allegorical works. Many of his paintings can still be found adorning churches and public buildings throughout the Czech Republic.

The 19th century saw the rise of Karel Blecha (1826-1904), a Czech politician and journalist who campaigned for Czech national rights and the preservation of the Czech language. His activism and writings contributed to the promotion of Czech culture during a period of increasing national consciousness.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Blecha was Václav Blecha (1859-1929), a Czech architect responsible for designing several iconic buildings in Prague, including the National Technical Museum and the Church of the Sacred Heart.

In more recent times, the name Blecha has been associated with individuals such as Jaroslav Blecha (1925-2020), a renowned Czech actor and theater director who graced the stage for over six decades, leaving an indelible mark on Czech performing arts.

While the surname Blecha originated as a seemingly humble nickname, its bearers have made significant contributions across various fields, from theology and literature to art and politics, leaving a lasting legacy in the rich cultural tapestry of the Czech Republic.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blecha

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

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

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