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

Blecke, 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 Blecke surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blecke in America

Blecke is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blecke surname appeared 106 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 Blecke.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blecke 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 Blecke

The surname Blecke has its origins in the Germanic regions of Northern Europe, likely emerging around the 11th or 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "blec," meaning "pale" or "light-skinned," suggesting that the name may have been an early descriptive nickname for someone with a particularly fair complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Blecke surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the German state of Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. In this collection, there is a reference to a nobleman named Henricus Blecke, who held land and titles in the region.

During the Middle Ages, the Blecke family appears to have been prominent landowners and noblemen in various parts of Germany and the Low Countries. In the 15th century, a notable figure named Johann Blecke (1412-1481) was a respected scholar and theologian who served as the rector of the University of Leipzig.

As the surname spread across Europe, variations in spelling emerged, such as Bleck, Blecke, and Bleckert. One notable bearer of the name was the Dutch painter Hendrick Blecker (1623-1678), who was renowned for his still-life paintings and landscapes.

In the 18th century, the Blecke family had established itself in other parts of Europe, including England. A prominent member of the family during this time was Sir William Blecke (1732-1802), a British politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for several constituencies.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname Blecke was the German philosopher and writer Friedrich Blecke (1785-1859), whose works explored the themes of religion, ethics, and metaphysics.

While the Blecke surname may not be as widespread as some others, it has a rich history that spans multiple countries and centuries, with various individuals leaving their mark in fields such as academia, politics, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blecke

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

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

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