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

Bloser, 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 Bloser surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bloser in America

Bloser is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bloser surname appeared 108 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 Bloser.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bloser 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 Bloser

The surname BLOSER is believed to have originated in Germany during the late Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "blosen," which means "to blow." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked as a musician or played wind instruments like horns or trumpets.

One of the earliest known records of the name BLOSER can be found in the town archives of Heidelberg, Germany, dating back to the 16th century. In a document from 1587, a man named Hans BLOSER is listed as a member of the local guild of musicians.

As the surname spread across German-speaking regions, it underwent several variations in spelling, including BLOZER, BLOESER, and BLÖSER. These different spellings likely reflect local dialects and the preferences of town scribes or record-keepers.

In the 17th century, the name BLOSER appears in several church records from the Palatinate region of Germany. One notable example is Johann BLOSER, born in 1642, who was a Lutheran pastor in the town of Speyer.

During the 18th century, several members of the BLOSER family emigrated from Germany to other parts of Europe and North America. One of the earliest known BLOSER immigrants was Peter BLOSER, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1748 and settled in the area around present-day Lancaster.

As the name spread across different regions and countries, it continued to evolve and adapt to local languages and naming conventions. In the United States, for example, some branches of the BLOSER family adopted the spelling "BLOSER" or "BLOZER."

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname BLOSER. One example is Johann Friedrich BLOSER (1705-1786), a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Prince-Bishop of Bamberg.

Another prominent figure was Carl BLOSER (1810-1889), a German-American architect who designed several important buildings in New York City, including the Astor Library and the New York Cancer Hospital.

In the field of literature, Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach (née BLOSER, 1830-1916) was an acclaimed Austrian writer and novelist known for her psychological portraits and social critiques.

More recently, Hans BLOSER (1914-1999) was a German businessman and philanthropist who founded the BLOSER Foundation, which supports educational initiatives and scientific research.

Overall, the surname BLOSER has a rich history spanning several centuries and countries, reflecting the diverse experiences and contributions of those who have carried this name throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bloser

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

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

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