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

Błoczyński, 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 Błoczyński surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Błoczyński in America

Błoczyński is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Błoczyński surname appeared 106 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 Błoczyński.

We can also compare 2010 data for Błoczyński 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 Błoczyński

The surname BLOCZYNSKI is of Polish origin and dates back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Warmia-Masuria in northern Poland, where the name was likely derived from a Polonized form of the German word "Blocke," meaning "block" or "log." This suggests that the name may have been associated with those involved in the logging or woodworking trades.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the archives of the Teutonic Knights, who ruled over parts of Prussia and Poland during the Middle Ages. A document from 1492 mentions a "Johann Bloczynski" as a resident of the town of Olsztyn (formerly known as Allenstein).

In the 16th century, the name appears in various church records and land registries across Warmia-Masuria and the surrounding areas. Notable individuals from this period include Jakub Bloczynski (c. 1520-1585), a renowned woodcarver whose works can still be seen in several churches in the region.

By the 17th century, the name had spread to other parts of Poland, as evidenced by the birth records of Jan Bloczynski (1632-1701) in the city of Krakow. Jan was a respected merchant and trader, and his descendants continued to play a prominent role in the city's economic life for generations.

In the 19th century, one of the most famous bearers of the name was Józef Bloczynski (1840-1918), a Polish patriot and revolutionary who fought against the Russian Empire's occupation of Poland. He was imprisoned for his activities but later pardoned and went on to become a respected journalist and writer.

Another notable figure was Wladyslaw Bloczynski (1877-1946), a renowned linguist and professor at the University of Warsaw. He made significant contributions to the study of Slavic languages and their historical development.

Throughout its history, the surname BLOCZYNSKI has maintained a strong presence in Poland, with various spelling variations such as Bloczynski, Bloczynski, and Bloczynski appearing in official records and documents. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including artisans, merchants, academics, and patriots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Błoczyński

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

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

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