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

Bleil, 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 Bleil surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bleil in America

Bleil is the 51830th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bleil surname appeared 401 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 Bleil.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bleil 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 Bleil

The surname BLEIL is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Bavaria and Swabia, where the name was initially recorded in various spellings such as Bleil, Blail, and Bleyl.

One of the earliest known references to the name BLEIL can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval records and documents from the 13th century. The name appears to be derived from the Old High German word "blâ," meaning "blue," suggesting a possible connection to an occupation or a distinguishing physical characteristic.

In the 14th century, records indicate the presence of a prominent BLEIL family in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, located in the northern part of Bavaria. This family played a significant role in the local governance and trade affairs of the region during that time period.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname BLEIL was Hans Bleil, a merchant and city councilor who lived in Rothenburg ob der Tauber in the late 15th century. His contributions to the economic development and civic affairs of the town were well-noted in historical records.

Another notable figure was Johann Bleil, a Lutheran theologian and scholar who lived in the 16th century. Born in Nuremberg in 1520, he studied at the University of Wittenberg and later became a professor of theology at the University of Jena, where he made significant contributions to the field of Biblical exegesis.

In the 17th century, the BLEIL surname gained prominence in the mining industry of the Erzgebirge region, which spans parts of Saxony and Bohemia. Several members of the BLEIL family were involved in the mining and smelting of metals, particularly silver and tin.

One notable figure from this era was Georg Bleil, a master miner and smelter who lived in Freiberg, Saxony, in the late 17th century. His expertise and innovations in mining techniques were widely recognized, and he was credited with improving the efficiency and safety of mining operations in the region.

As the BLEIL surname spread across Germany and neighboring regions, it also found its way into other areas of Europe and eventually, through immigration, to various parts of the world. However, its origins and early historical significance remain firmly rooted in the German lands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bleil

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

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

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