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

Blecher, 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 Blecher surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blecher in America

Blecher is the 46902nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blecher surname appeared 453 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 Blecher.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blecher 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 Blecher

The surname Blecher is believed to have originated in Germany or the surrounding regions during the Middle Ages. It is likely derived from the German word "blechen," which means "to tin" or "to cover with tin plates." This indicates that the name may have been an occupational surname for someone who worked as a tinner or metalworker.

In some regions, the name was also spelled as "Blechner" or "Blechnär," further supporting the connection to the metalworking trade. The earliest known record of the name Blecher dates back to the late 13th century in the city of Cologne, where a certain Hermann Blecher was mentioned in a guild register.

Throughout the 14th and 15th centuries, the Blecher name appeared in various German towns and cities, such as Nuremberg, Frankfurt, and Leipzig. These records often referred to individuals involved in the production of metal goods, including weapons, armor, and household items.

One notable figure from this era was Johannes Blecher (c. 1420-1490), a renowned armorer from Augsburg, whose work was highly sought after by nobility and military leaders across Europe. His intricate designs and skilled craftsmanship helped establish the Blecher name as a symbol of quality in the metalworking trade.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Blecher surname spread beyond Germany's borders as members of the family migrated to other parts of Europe. For example, Hans Blecher (1540-1615) was a successful tinner and merchant in Amsterdam, Netherlands, where he established a thriving business exporting tin and metalwares.

In the 18th century, the Blecher name gained prominence in the world of academia and literature. Friedrich Blecher (1727-1799) was a respected German philosopher and author, known for his works on ethics and metaphysics. His contemporaries included Johann Blecher (1735-1810), a renowned linguist and philologist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient languages.

As the Industrial Revolution took hold in the 19th century, the Blecher name continued to be associated with metalworking and manufacturing. August Blecher (1819-1892) was a pioneering industrialist in Berlin, whose factory produced high-quality machinery and tools that were exported worldwide.

Over the centuries, the Blecher surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scientists, and politicians. However, its roots remain firmly grounded in the metalworking traditions of medieval Germany, where the name first emerged as a symbol of skilled craftsmanship and dedication to the trade.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blecher

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

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

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