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

Blessinger, 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 Blessinger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blessinger in America

Blessinger is the 36630th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blessinger surname appeared 610 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 Blessinger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blessinger 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 Blessinger

The surname Blessinger is of German origin, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "bleschen," which means "to bleat," implying a connection to shepherding or sheep farming. The name was likely first used as a surname to identify individuals by their occupation or association with sheep herding.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Blessinger surname can be found in the parish records of the town of Oberstaufen, located in the region of Swabia, in present-day Bavaria, Germany. In 1562, a record mentions a certain Hans Blessinger, a farmer who lived in the village.

The name Blessinger also appears in various historical documents throughout the 17th and 18th centuries in other parts of Germany, such as the regions of Saxony and Franconia. The variations in spelling, including Blessinger, Plessinger, and Blesinger, were common during that time due to inconsistencies in recordkeeping.

In the late 18th century, Johann Blessinger (1736-1803), a renowned German theologian and author, gained recognition for his contributions to the field of theology. He served as a professor at the University of Jena and published several influential works on religious subjects.

Another notable individual bearing the Blessinger surname was Wilhelm Blessinger (1825-1901), a German-American artist and engraver. He was born in Saxony and later immigrated to the United States, where he became known for his engravings of landscapes and portraits.

During the 19th century, the Blessinger family spread across various regions of Germany and beyond. Johann Friedrich Blessinger (1812-1890), a prominent German educator and author, made significant contributions to the field of pedagogy with his publications on teaching methodologies.

In the United States, one of the earliest recorded instances of the Blessinger surname dates back to the late 18th century, when Johann Blessinger (1753-1821), a German immigrant, settled in Pennsylvania. He and his descendants established roots in various parts of the country, contributing to the diversity of the Blessinger name in America.

As with many surnames, the Blessinger name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, including farmers, artisans, scholars, and professionals, each leaving their mark on the rich tapestry of this surname's legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blessinger

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

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

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