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

Blokzyl, 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 Blokzyl surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blokzyl in America

Blokzyl is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blokzyl surname appeared 125 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 Blokzyl.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blokzyl 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 Blokzyl

The surname BLOKZYL has its origins in the Low Countries, specifically in the Netherlands and Belgium, during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old Dutch words "blok" (meaning a block or log) and "zyl" (referring to a channel or watercourse), suggesting a connection to occupations or locations related to logging or waterways.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Gelderse Leenaktenboeken, a collection of feudal records from the Duchy of Guelders (now part of the Netherlands), dated around the 14th century. The name appears as "Blokzijl," which was likely a reference to the town of Blokzijl in the province of Overijssel, known for its waterways and timber trade.

In the 16th century, the name BLOKZYL appeared in the records of the city of Antwerp, a major commercial center in the Low Countries. A notable bearer of the name during this period was Willem BLOKZYL (1525-1592), a prominent merchant and ship owner who played a significant role in the city's maritime trade.

As the BLOKZYL family dispersed throughout the Low Countries and beyond, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as "Bloxyll," "Bloksyl," and "Blokkesijl." One notable individual was Jan BLOKZYL (1620-1679), a Dutch navigator and explorer who participated in several voyages to the East Indies and mapped parts of the Indonesian archipelago.

In the 17th century, the name BLOKZYL also appeared in the records of the Dutch East India Company (VOC), reflecting the family's involvement in the lucrative spice trade. A notable figure was Pieter BLOKZYL (1645-1721), a merchant and ship captain who made numerous voyages to the East Indies and amassed a considerable fortune.

As the BLOKZYL family branched out across Europe, they left their mark in various fields. In the 18th century, Johann BLOKZYL (1712-1785) was a renowned German architect who designed several prestigious buildings in Berlin and other cities. Another notable bearer was Marie BLOKZYL (1760-1832), a French novelist and playwright who gained recognition for her works exploring social issues of her time.

Over the centuries, the surname BLOKZYL has maintained a presence in various parts of Europe and beyond, with individuals contributing to diverse fields such as commerce, exploration, architecture, and literature. While its origins can be traced back to the Low Countries and its connection to logging and waterways, the name has evolved and spread, reflecting the rich tapestry of human migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blokzyl

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

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

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