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

Blenk, 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 Blenk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blenk in America

Blenk is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blenk surname appeared 120 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 Blenk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blenk 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 Blenk

The surname Blenk has its roots in Germany, specifically in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. It is believed to have originated in the 12th or 13th century, derived from the Old German word "blinken," which meant "to shine" or "to sparkle." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked with shiny metals or had a bright, gleaming appearance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blenk can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, which mentions a "Heinricus Blenk" in 1345. This indicates that the name was already established in the region by the mid-14th century.

The Blenk surname also appears in several other medieval records, such as the Kaiserurkunden des 13. Jahrhunderts, a compilation of imperial documents from the 13th century, where a "Conradus Blenk" is mentioned in 1275. Additionally, the name is found in the Urkundenbuch der Stadt Schwäbisch Hall, a book of records from the town of Schwäbisch Hall in Baden-Württemberg, which includes references to individuals with the surname Blenk in the 15th century.

One notable figure with the Blenk surname was Johann Blenk, a German theologian and author who lived from 1574 to 1640. He was a prominent figure in the Lutheran church and wrote several influential works on theology and religious doctrine.

Another individual of historical significance was Hans Blenk, a German painter and engraver who lived in the 16th century. He was known for his intricate woodcuts and engravings, many of which depicted religious scenes and biblical narratives.

In the realm of literature, the name Blenk is associated with the German writer and poet Johann Peter Blenk, who lived from 1790 to 1856. He was a part of the Romantic movement and is remembered for his lyrical poetry and literary contributions.

The Blenk surname also has connections to geographic locations, such as the town of Blankenburg in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It is possible that the surname may have originated from this place name or a similar one, reflecting the migration patterns of the time.

Throughout history, the Blenk surname has appeared in various forms and spellings, including Blenck, Blencke, and Blenkh, reflecting regional variations and the evolution of the German language over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blenk

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

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

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