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

Bliesener, 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 Bliesener surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bliesener in America

Bliesener is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bliesener surname appeared 124 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 Bliesener.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bliesener 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 Bliesener

The surname BLIESENER originated in Germany, specifically in the region of Rhineland-Palatinate, during the late Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "Blies," which refers to the Blies River that flows through this region. The suffix "-ener" indicates a person's origin or association with a particular place.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BLIESENER surname can be found in the Blieskastel town records, dating back to the 15th century. This town is situated along the Blies River, suggesting that the BLIESENER family may have resided in or near this area.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Johann BLIESENER (1494-1567) was a notable Lutheran theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the spread of Protestantism in the region. His contributions to the Reformation movement likely contributed to the recognition of the BLIESENER surname.

During the 17th century, the BLIESENER name appeared in various documents and records throughout the Rhineland-Palatinate region. One notable individual was Gerhard BLIESENER (1629-1691), a respected jurist and author who published several works on legal matters.

In the 18th century, the BLIESENER surname gained further recognition with the birth of Karl BLIESENER (1738-1802), a celebrated composer and musician who served as the court Kapellmeister (music director) in Mannheim.

Another noteworthy figure was Friedrich BLIESENER (1783-1857), a renowned educator and philanthropist who established several schools and institutions dedicated to the education of underprivileged children in the region.

As the BLIESENER family members migrated to different parts of Germany and beyond, the surname underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Bliesner, Bliesener, or Blissener. However, the core origin and meaning remained tied to the Blies River region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bliesener

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

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

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