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

Blicharz, 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 Blicharz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blicharz in America

Blicharz is the 69392nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blicharz surname appeared 283 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 Blicharz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blicharz 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 Blicharz

The surname "BLICHARZ" is of Polish origin, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the region of Silesia, a historical province that is now split between Poland and the Czech Republic.

The name "BLICHARZ" is derived from the Polish word "blicharz," which translates to "tinsmith" or "tinker." It likely referred to an occupation or trade practiced by the family's earliest ancestors. In those times, surnames were often based on professions, locations, or physical characteristics.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "BLICHARZ" can be found in the 16th-century parish records of the town of Opole, located in modern-day southwestern Poland. These records mention a certain Jan Blicharz, who was a local tradesman and craftsman.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in the records of the nearby city of Wrocław (formerly known as Breslau), which was then part of the Kingdom of Prussia. A notable figure bearing this surname was Jakub Blicharz (1620-1687), a respected silversmith and artisan who crafted intricate religious artifacts for local churches.

As the name spread throughout Poland and the surrounding regions, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged. Some alternative forms included "Blicharž," "Blicharcz," and "Blicharz-Bystra," the latter likely referencing a specific place of origin.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Franciszek Blicharz (1785-1857), a Polish military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and later served in the Polish Army during the November Uprising against Russian rule.

In the 19th century, the name "BLICHARZ" gained recognition in the field of literature with Marian Blicharz (1835-1912), a Polish poet and writer who published several collections of poems and short stories celebrating the beauty of his native Silesian region.

As industrialization took hold in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the name "BLICHARZ" became associated with skilled workers and tradesmen in various metalworking industries, reflecting the family's historical ties to the craft of tinsmithing.

It is worth noting that while the surname "BLICHARZ" has its roots in Poland, it has since been carried to other parts of the world by Polish emigrants and their descendants, adding to its geographical and cultural diversity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blicharz

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

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

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