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

Bleske, 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 Bleske surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bleske in America

Bleske is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bleske surname appeared 117 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 Bleske.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bleske 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 Bleske

The surname BLESKE originates from the German language and can be traced back to the late medieval period, around the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where it was initially spelled Bleske or Pleske.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BLESKE can be found in a German census from the city of Leipzig in 1487, where a certain Hans Bleske was listed as a resident. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German word "blec," which means "bright" or "shining," possibly referring to someone with fair hair or a bright complexion.

In the 16th century, the BLESKE name appeared in several historical records, including a land deed from 1523 in the town of Nürnberg, where a Johann Bleske was granted a parcel of land. This suggests that the family had established itself in the region and potentially held some modest wealth or social standing.

During the 17th century, the name BLESKE began to spread across various parts of Germany, with records showing individuals bearing the name in cities like Frankfurt, Berlin, and Hamburg. One notable figure was Johann Christian Bleske (1642-1718), a respected Lutheran theologian and author of several religious texts.

The 18th century saw the BLESKE name gain further prominence, with several individuals making notable contributions. Friedrich Wilhelm Bleske (1728-1795) was a renowned German architect who designed several prominent buildings in Berlin, including the Old Palace and the Charlottenburg Palace.

In the 19th century, the name BLESKE continued to be associated with various professions and fields. Karl Bleske (1817-1892) was a German politician and journalist who played a significant role in the revolution of 1848. He later founded a successful newspaper called the Berliner Tageblatt.

As the centuries progressed, the spelling of the name evolved, with variations such as Bleszke, Pleszke, and Bleschke appearing in different regions of Germany and beyond. However, the root of the name and its connection to the Old German word "blec" remained consistent throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bleske

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

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

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