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

Bloeser, 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 Bloeser surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bloeser in America

Bloeser is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bloeser surname appeared 136 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 Bloeser.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bloeser 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 Bloeser

The surname Bloeser is believed to have originated in Germany, likely in the 16th or 17th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Blöser," which means "blower" or "bugler." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who played a wind instrument, such as a bugle or trumpet, during that time period.

The name Bloeser can be traced back to the German regions of Saxony and Rhineland, where it was prominently found in historical records. One of the earliest known recordings of the name appears in the church records of the town of Meissen, Saxony, in the year 1621, where a certain Hans Bloeser was listed as a resident.

In the 18th century, the name Bloeser was also found in the Rhineland region, particularly in the city of Cologne. A notable individual from this era was Johann Bloeser, a master craftsman and woodcarver who lived in Cologne from 1730 to 1795.

The surname Bloeser has also been associated with various place names in Germany, such as Blösersheim and Blöserau. These place names may have influenced the spelling variations of the surname over time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Bloeser was Johann Friedrich Bloeser, a German composer and organist who lived from 1738 to 1807. He was known for his compositions for the church and his work as an organist in various German cities.

Another notable figure was Carl Bloeser, a German-American businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1835 to 1917. He was the founder of the Bloeser Brewing Company in St. Louis, Missouri, and was also involved in various charitable endeavors.

In the 19th century, the name Bloeser also appeared in the United States, likely due to German immigration. One prominent individual was John Bloeser, a German-American artist and sculptor who lived from 1847 to 1936. He is known for his sculptures and monuments, many of which can be found in various cities across the United States.

Another individual of note was Wilhelm Bloeser, a German-American architect who lived from 1853 to 1925. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in St. Louis, including the St. Louis Union Station and the St. Louis City Hall.

While these examples provide insight into the historical significance of the surname Bloeser, it is important to note that genealogical research and historical records may reveal additional information and individuals of significance over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bloeser

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

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

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