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

Blesch, 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 Blesch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blesch in America

Blesch is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blesch surname appeared 149 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 Blesch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blesch 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 Blesch

The surname BLESCH is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German word 'blesch', which means 'pale' or 'fair-haired'. This suggests that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone with light-colored hair.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BLESCH surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents from the Holy Roman Empire, dating back to the 13th century. There, a certain 'Heinrich Blesch' is mentioned as a landowner in the region of Saxony.

During the 14th century, the BLESCH name appears to have spread throughout various parts of central and northern Germany, with records indicating families bearing this surname residing in towns such as Hamburg, Bremen, and Lübeck. These areas were important trading centers during the Hanseatic League, which may have contributed to the dissemination of the name.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Johannes BLESCH (1528-1598) was a prominent Protestant reformer and theologian in the city of Wittenberg, where he worked alongside Martin Luther and Philipp Melanchthon. His writings and teachings had a significant impact on the Reformation movement in Germany.

Another historical figure bearing the BLESCH surname was Friedrich BLESCH (1793-1874), a German lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Frankfurt Parliament during the revolutions of 1848-1849. He was a vocal advocate for democratic reforms and played a pivotal role in shaping the political landscape of his time.

In the realm of literature, the poet and playwright Ernst BLESCH (1875-1942) gained recognition for his works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. His poetry collections, such as "Gedichte" (Poems), published in 1908, were well-received and celebrated for their poetic artistry.

The BLESCH surname has also been associated with various place names throughout Germany, such as Bleschendorf (now part of Rostock) and Bleschenau (a village in Hesse). These locations may have contributed to the development of locational surnames or variations of the BLESCH name.

While the BLESCH surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, the surname's origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the German cultural and linguistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blesch

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

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

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