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

Blohowiak, 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 Blohowiak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blohowiak in America

Blohowiak is the 80926th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blohowiak surname appeared 234 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 Blohowiak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blohowiak 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 Blohowiak

The surname BLOHOWIAK has its origins in Poland, with roots that can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the town of Blohowiak, located in the central region of the country. This town's name is derived from the Polish word "bloh," meaning "marsh," suggesting that the area was likely characterized by its marshy terrain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname BLOHOWIAK can be found in a parish register from the town of Blohowiak, dated 1578. This document mentions a certain Jan BLOHOWIAK, who was a local landowner and farmer. It is possible that this individual was among the first to adopt the surname based on the place name.

In the 17th century, the BLOHOWIAK name appeared in various historical records, including tax rolls and land deeds. One notable figure from this era was Mikolaj BLOHOWIAK (1622-1689), a respected merchant and trader who established a successful business in the nearby city of Poznan.

As the BLOHOWIAK family expanded and migrated to different regions of Poland, variations in the spelling of the surname began to emerge. Some of the documented spellings include BŁOCHOWIAK, BŁOHOWIAK, and BŁACHOWIAK, reflecting the regional linguistic differences and variations in pronunciation.

In the 19th century, a prominent member of the BLOHOWIAK family was Tomasz BLOHOWIAK (1812-1887), a respected scholar and educator who authored several books on Polish history and literature. His works were widely published and contributed to the preservation of the country's cultural heritage.

Another noteworthy individual bearing the BLOHOWIAK surname was Stanislaw BLOHOWIAK (1873-1946), a renowned artist and painter who gained recognition for his landscape paintings depicting the natural beauty of the Polish countryside.

Throughout history, the BLOHOWIAK name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, artisans, academics, and artists, all contributing to the rich tapestry of Polish culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blohowiak

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

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

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