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

Blitch, 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 Blitch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blitch in America

Blitch is the 32599th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blitch surname appeared 705 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 Blitch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blitch 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 Blitch

The surname Blitch has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "blicc," meaning "bright" or "shining," which was likely used as a descriptive nickname for someone with a bright complexion or light-colored hair.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Blic" and "Blicche." These entries suggest that the name was already established in various parts of England by the late 11th century.

The name Blitch has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, including Blych, Blytch, and Blitche. These variations are often attributed to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Blitch was Robert Blitch, who lived in Gloucestershire, England, in the 13th century. Another notable bearer of the name was John Blitch, a merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name Blitch appears to have been particularly concentrated in the counties of Somerset and Dorset. William Blitch, born in 1542 in Yeovil, Somerset, was a prominent landowner and served as a local magistrate.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Blitch family continued to establish themselves in various parts of England. Notable individuals from this period include Thomas Blitch (1654-1732), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from Bristol, and Elizabeth Blitch (1701-1778), an author and poet from Hampshire.

In the 19th century, the surname Blitch became more widely dispersed throughout England and even made its way to other parts of the British Empire. One notable figure was Sir John Blitch (1820-1892), a British soldier and colonial administrator who served in India and Africa.

Over the centuries, the Blitch surname has been associated with various professions, including merchants, landowners, soldiers, and civil servants. While not a particularly common name, it has maintained a presence in various regions of England and has contributed to the rich tapestry of British surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blitch

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

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

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