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

Bliek, 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 Bliek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bliek in America

Bliek is the 96799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bliek surname appeared 188 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 Bliek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bliek 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 Bliek

The surname BLIEK has its origins in the Netherlands, with the earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Dutch word "bliek," which refers to a type of freshwater fish commonly found in the region's rivers and lakes.

During the Dutch Golden Age, many Dutch families adopted surnames based on occupations, physical characteristics, or geographical locations. The name BLIEK likely originated as a descriptive surname, possibly referring to individuals who were fishermen or lived in an area abundant with "bliek" fish.

One of the earliest documented references to the name BLIEK can be found in the records of the city of Amsterdam from the year 1592, where a certain Jan BLIEK is mentioned as a resident. Another early record comes from the town of Leiden in 1604, where a Pieter BLIEK is listed as a landowner.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various historical documents and records across the Netherlands. Notably, a Cornelis BLIEK was a prominent merchant in the city of Rotterdam, who played a role in the Dutch East India Company's trade operations in the early 1600s.

As the Dutch diaspora spread across the globe, the surname BLIEK traveled with them. In the late 18th century, a family bearing the name BLIEK settled in the Cape Colony of South Africa, where they established themselves as farmers and landowners.

One notable individual with the surname BLIEK was Willem BLIEK (1735-1807), a Dutch painter known for his landscape and genre paintings during the Dutch Golden Age. His works can be found in several museums and private collections throughout the Netherlands.

Another prominent figure was Hendrik BLIEK (1820-1891), a Dutch politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 1879 to 1881. He played a significant role in shaping the country's policies and governance during his tenure.

In the 19th century, the BLIEK surname also gained recognition in the field of literature. Jan BLIEK (1842-1903) was a Dutch novelist and poet who wrote several acclaimed works, including "De Laatste Dagen" (The Last Days) and "Aan den Stroom" (By the River).

Furthermore, the name BLIEK has been associated with several notable figures in the realm of science and technology. Pieter BLIEK (1876-1945) was a Dutch engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early radio technology and wireless communication systems.

While the surname BLIEK may not be as widespread as some other Dutch surnames, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the Netherlands, spanning various fields and disciplines over the course of several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bliek

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

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

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