Blitz
A surname of German origin referring to something quick, sudden, or lightning-like.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,302 Americans carry the last name Blitz. That puts it at #22,906 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.38 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 263,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Blitz surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
1.3K
1 in 263,252
Census rank
#22,906
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,117 bearers of the surname Blitz in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.38 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 22906th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Blitz, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Blitz
The surname BLITZ is of German origin, derived from the German word "blitz," meaning "lightning" or "flash." The name likely originated in the medieval period, possibly as a nickname or descriptive moniker for someone with a quick temper or swift movements.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BLITZ can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of medieval documents from Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. In this record, a certain "Johannes Blitz" is mentioned as a witness to a legal transaction.
During the 15th century, the name BLITZ appears in various German municipal records, such as tax rolls and guild registers. For example, a "Hans Blitz" is listed as a member of the Bakers' Guild in Nuremberg in 1487.
The BLITZ surname is also associated with several notable figures throughout history. Johann Blitz (1540-1612) was a German theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious topics during the Protestant Reformation.
In the 18th century, Johann Georg Blitz (1701-1774) was a respected German architect known for his work on churches and public buildings in Dresden and Leipzig.
Another notable bearer of the BLITZ name was Carl Blitz (1834-1915), a German-American engineer and inventor who patented several innovations in the field of electrical engineering, including improvements to telegraph systems.
The BLITZ surname has also been linked to several place names in Germany, such as Blitzingen, a village in the state of Baden-Württemberg, and Blitzheim, a town in North Rhine-Westphalia. These place names may have contributed to the development and spread of the surname in their respective regions.
While the BLITZ surname is relatively uncommon outside of German-speaking regions, it has been carried by individuals of notable achievement throughout history, particularly in fields related to engineering, architecture, and theology.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Blitz
Among Census respondents with the surname Blitz, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Blitz bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Blitz surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.5%
- Hispanic or Latino2.5%
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8%
- Two or more races0.7%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Blitz surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,906 | #22,906 | 0.0% |
| Count | 1,117 | 1,117 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Blitz bearers went from 1,117 to 1,117 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #22,906 to #22,906.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Blitz
FAQ
Blitz surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Blitz?
The surname Blitz holds position #22,906 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 1,302 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.38 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Blitz surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Blitz, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.