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

Blesener, 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 Blesener surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blesener in America

Blesener is the 98982nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blesener surname appeared 183 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 Blesener.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blesener 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 Blesener

The surname Blesener is of German origin and dates back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Lower Saxony, specifically in the town of Blesene, which is now known as Blesen. The name Blesener is derived from the Old German word "blese," which means "a white spot on the forehead of an animal."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blesener can be found in the parish records of the town of Blesen from the year 1556, where a man named Hans Blesener is mentioned. It is likely that the name was initially used as a descriptive surname to identify individuals who worked with animals, such as farmers or herders.

In the 17th century, the name Blesener appeared in various legal documents and land records in Lower Saxony. Notable individuals bearing this surname during this period include Johann Blesener (1624-1687), a prominent landowner in the village of Blesenhagen, and Friedrich Blesener (1655-1721), a respected member of the local clergy.

As the Blesener family spread to other parts of Germany and beyond, the name underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Blezener, Blesner, and Blessner. One notable example is Hans Blessner (1768-1842), a German-born soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War and later settled in Pennsylvania.

In the 19th century, the Blesener name gained recognition in the field of academia. Peter Blesener (1819-1892) was a renowned professor of philosophy at the University of Leipzig, while his contemporary, Karl Blesener (1825-1901), was a respected linguist and scholar of ancient languages.

Another individual of note is Helene Blesener (1876-1948), a German artist and sculptor whose works were exhibited in several European capitals during the early 20th century.

Throughout its history, the surname Blesener has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, soldiers, academics, and artists. While the name may have originated from a humble descriptive term, it has since become a part of the rich tapestry of German heritage and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blesener

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

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

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