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

Blonshine, 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 Blonshine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blonshine in America

Blonshine is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blonshine surname appeared 107 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 Blonshine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blonshine 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 Blonshine

The surname "BLONSHINE" is believed to have originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, likely in the areas that are now modern-day Germany or Austria. The name is thought to have derived from the Old High German words "blund" and "schin," which together can be translated as "fair-haired" or "blonde-haired."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "BLONSHINE" can be found in a document from the 14th century, where it was spelled as "Blundschin." This suggests that the name may have been used to describe an individual with fair or blonde hair during that time period.

In the 16th century, the "BLONSHINE" surname appeared in various records and documents in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, indicating that the name had spread across different parts of what is now Germany.

One notable individual with the surname "BLONSHINE" was Johann Blonshine, a German artist and engraver who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His works were highly regarded during his time and are now considered important examples of Renaissance art.

Another person of historical significance was Maria Blonshine, a German noblewoman who lived in the 17th century. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and is credited with establishing several charitable institutions in her region.

In the 18th century, the "BLONSHINE" surname gained prominence in the small town of Blonshain, located in what is now the state of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It is possible that the town's name was derived from the surname, or vice versa.

One of the most famous individuals with the "BLONSHINE" surname was Friedrich Blonshine, a German philosopher and writer who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His works explored various topics, including ethics, metaphysics, and the nature of human consciousness.

Another notable figure was Elise Blonshine, a German opera singer who gained recognition in the mid-19th century for her performances in various operatic roles across Europe.

As the surname "BLONSHINE" spread throughout different regions of Europe, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged, such as "Blundschein," "Blundshin," and "Bluntschin." However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained rooted in the description of fair or blonde hair.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blonshine

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

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

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