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

Bleggi, 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 Bleggi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bleggi in America

Bleggi is the 91625th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bleggi surname appeared 201 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 Bleggi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bleggi 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 Bleggi

The surname BLEGGI is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Italy, specifically in the areas around the city of Milan. It is thought to have derived from the Latin word "blaggus," which means "stammerer" or "one who stutters." This suggests that the name may have initially been given as a nickname or descriptive term for someone who had a speech impediment or difficulty in speaking fluently.

The earliest known records of the name BLEGGI date back to the 13th century, where it appeared in various documents and manuscripts from the region. One notable reference can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Longobardo," a collection of ancient legal documents from the Lombard era, which mentions a certain "Bleggio da Monza" in the year 1271.

In the 14th century, the name BLEGGI began to appear in other parts of northern Italy, particularly in the regions of Piedmont and Liguria. During this time, it was often associated with the town of Bleggio Superiore, located in the Val di Sole region of Trentino. This suggests that some bearers of the name may have originated from or had connections to this area.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname BLEGGI was Giovanni Bleggi, a renowned scholar and theologian who lived in the late 15th century. He was born in Milan in 1452 and became a prominent figure in the Catholic Church, serving as a bishop and contributing to various theological works.

Another notable figure was Bartolomeo Bleggi, a painter and artist who lived during the Renaissance period in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. He was born in Genoa in 1472 and is known for his religious works, including several frescoes and altarpieces that can still be found in churches throughout northern Italy.

In the 17th century, the name BLEGGI gained further prominence with the rise of Pietro Bleggi, a successful merchant and banker from Milan. He was born in 1612 and established a thriving business empire, becoming one of the wealthiest individuals in the region at the time.

During the 18th century, the BLEGGI surname was also found in other parts of Europe, including France and Spain, likely due to migration and trade connections. One notable individual from this period was Antonio Bleggi, a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the War of the Spanish Succession. He was born in Barcelona in 1687 and played a significant role in several battles against the French forces.

In the 19th century, the name BLEGGI continued to be present in various parts of Italy, with several individuals achieving recognition in various fields. One such person was Giacomo Bleggi, a renowned composer and musician who was born in Verona in 1825. He wrote numerous operas and orchestral works, contributing significantly to the cultural landscape of the time.

While the surname BLEGGI has become less common in modern times, it still holds a rich historical significance, tracing its origins back to the medieval period in northern Italy and reflecting the diverse cultural heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bleggi

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

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

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