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

Blissenbach, 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 Blissenbach surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blissenbach in America

Blissenbach is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blissenbach surname appeared 146 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 Blissenbach.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blissenbach 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 Blissenbach

The surname Blissenbach is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from a combination of the German words "bliss" and "bach," which translates to "happy stream" or "joyful brook." This suggests that the name may have been associated with a particular geographical location or settlement near a stream or river.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Blissenbach name can be found in the town of Darmstadt, in the state of Hesse, Germany. In the late 16th century, a family by the name of Blissenbach was documented as residing in this region. It is possible that the name may have originated from a specific location within or near Darmstadt, such as a village or hamlet named after a nearby stream.

In the 17th century, several historical records mention individuals bearing the Blissenbach surname. One notable example is Johann Blissenbach, a German theologian and scholar who lived from 1612 to 1675. Johann was born in Nuremberg and studied at various universities, eventually becoming a professor of theology at the University of Jena.

Another historical figure with the Blissenbach name was Friedrich Blissenbach, a German lawyer and jurist who lived from 1686 to 1743. Friedrich was born in Halle and served as a legal advisor to various noble families and the court of the Elector of Brandenburg. His writings on legal matters were widely influential during his time.

In the 18th century, the Blissenbach surname appeared in several geographical locations across Germany. One notable individual was Karl Blissenbach, a German botanist who lived from 1765 to 1825. Karl was born in Mainz and made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and classification.

The 19th century saw the Blissenbach name spread further across Europe, with some family members migrating to other countries. One prominent figure from this period was August Blissenbach, a German architect who lived from 1808 to 1879. August was born in Berlin and designed several notable buildings, including the Neue Synagoge in Berlin, which was completed in 1866.

Throughout its history, the Blissenbach surname has been associated with various professions and achievements, from theology and law to botany and architecture. While its origins can be traced back to Germany and the possible connection to a geographic location, the name has since spread across different regions and countries, reflecting the migration patterns and diverse paths taken by those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blissenbach

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

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

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