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

Blinka, 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 Blinka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blinka in America

Blinka is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blinka surname appeared 117 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 Blinka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blinka 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 Blinka

The surname BLINKA is of Czech origin, originating in the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Slavic word "blinka," meaning "a flash" or "a blink." This suggests that the name may have originally been a nickname for someone with quick reflexes or a keen eye.

The earliest recorded instances of the BLINKA surname can be found in the town of Pilsen, located in the western region of Bohemia, now part of the Czech Republic. This area was historically inhabited by Slavic tribes, which likely contributed to the development of the name.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the BLINKA surname was Jan BLINKA, a merchant and landowner who lived in Pilsen during the late 15th century. Records indicate that he owned several properties within the city and was involved in the local trade guild.

Another notable bearer of the BLINKA name was Tomas BLINKA, a Czech artist and engraver born in 1628 in the village of Stranov. His intricate woodcut engravings, often depicting biblical scenes or landscapes, were highly regarded during his lifetime and can be found in various museums and collections across Europe.

In the 18th century, a man named Vaclav BLINKA gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker in the town of Rokycany, located near Pilsen. His handcrafted timepieces were prized for their accuracy and craftsmanship, and some examples of his work are preserved in the local museum.

Moving into the 19th century, the BLINKA surname appears in historical records connected to the town of Klatovy, also in western Bohemia. One notable individual was Frantisek BLINKA, a respected educator and headmaster of the local school from 1832 to 1865.

Another significant figure was Karel BLINKA, born in 1848 in Klatovy, who became a prominent lawyer and politician. He served as a member of the Austro-Hungarian parliament and was a vocal advocate for Czech rights and autonomy within the empire.

While the BLINKA surname has maintained a strong presence in its region of origin, over time, it has also spread to other parts of the world through emigration and migration patterns.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blinka

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

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

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