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

Bleyl, 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 Bleyl surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bleyl in America

Bleyl is the 89403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bleyl surname appeared 207 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 Bleyl.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bleyl 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 Bleyl

The surname BLEYL is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Old German word "bleh," which means "pale" or "light-colored." This suggests that the surname may have initially been a descriptive name given to someone with a particularly fair complexion or light hair color.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BLEYL can be found in the historical records of the town of Pforzheim, located in the modern-day state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. These records, dating back to the 14th century, mention a certain Johannes Bleyl, who was a local landowner and respected member of the community.

In the 16th century, the name BLEYL appeared in the chronicles of the city of Augsburg, where a prominent merchant family bore this surname. One notable member of this family was Hans Bleyl, born in 1520, who was a successful trader and businessman known for his philanthropic efforts in supporting local schools and churches.

As the name spread across different regions of Germany, it also took on various spellings, such as Bleil, Blehyl, and Bleyel. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and the preferences of individual families or scribes responsible for recording names in official documents.

One of the most renowned individuals with the BLEYL surname was the German composer and piano maker, Gottfried Bleyl (1672-1748). Born in Nuremberg, Bleyl was a skilled craftsman who gained recognition for his innovative contributions to the design and construction of harpsichords and other keyboard instruments.

Another notable figure was Johann Bleyl (1801-1875), a German theologian and author who served as a Lutheran pastor in various parishes throughout Saxony. His published works, which included biblical commentaries and sermons, were widely read and respected within the Lutheran community of his time.

In the 19th century, the BLEYL surname gained prominence in the field of education with the work of Rudolf Bleyl (1838-1915), a German educator and philosopher. Bleyl was a proponent of progressive educational methods and wrote extensively on the importance of incorporating physical activity and practical skills into the curriculum.

While the surname BLEYL may have originated in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and diaspora. However, its roots remain deeply intertwined with the rich history and cultural traditions of the German-speaking regions where it first emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bleyl

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

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

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