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

Blinzler, 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 Blinzler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blinzler in America

Blinzler is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blinzler surname appeared 127 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 Blinzler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blinzler 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 Blinzler

The surname BLINZLER is of German origin, originating in the medieval period. It likely derived from the Middle High German word "blinzeln," meaning "to blink" or "to wink." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone with a distinctive squinting or blinking habit.

The earliest recorded instances of the BLINZLER surname can be traced back to the 14th century in various regions of Germany, such as Bavaria and Saxony. In those times, surnames were often derived from physical characteristics, occupations, or locations, reflecting the practical need for distinguishing individuals within communities.

One noteworthy historical reference to the BLINZLER name can be found in the records of the Franconian city of Nuremberg, where a certain Heinrich Blinzler was mentioned as a respected merchant in the late 15th century. This suggests that the BLINZLER family had already established a presence in the region by that time.

In the 16th century, the BLINZLER name appears in various municipal records across German-speaking territories, indicating the gradual spread and consolidation of the surname. An interesting example is Johannes Blinzler, a scholar and theologian born in Augsburg in 1545, who wrote extensively on religious matters during the Reformation era.

As the centuries progressed, the BLINZLER surname continued to be carried by individuals of note. In the 18th century, Johann Blinzler (1720-1789) was a renowned clock and watchmaker based in the city of Dresden, renowned for his intricate and innovative timepiece designs.

Another prominent figure was Karl Blinzler (1825-1892), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Reichstag, the national parliament of the German Empire, in the latter half of the 19th century.

Moving into the 20th century, one of the most notable individuals bearing the BLINZLER surname was Josef Blinzler (1888-1944), a Catholic theologian and biblical scholar who made significant contributions to the study of the New Testament. His works, such as "Der Prozess Jesu" (The Trial of Jesus), remain influential in theological circles.

These are just a few examples of the rich history and individuals associated with the BLINZLER surname, which has its roots firmly planted in the medieval German-speaking regions and has since spread to various parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blinzler

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

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

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