2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Blotske
A German surname referring to a person of short stature.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Blotske. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Blotske surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Blotske in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Blotske, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Blotske
The surname BLOTSKE has its origins in Eastern Europe, specifically in the region that is now modern-day Poland. It is believed to have emerged sometime during the 13th century, derived from the Old Polish word "blotek," which referred to a muddy or swampy area.
In its earliest recorded instances, the name was often spelled as "Blotske" or "Blotski," indicating its association with a person who lived near or worked in a marshy or wetland area. This connection to the natural landscape was common for many surnames during that era, as they often served as descriptors of one's occupation, residence, or physical characteristics.
One of the earliest documented references to the BLOTSKE surname can be found in a land registry from the village of Tarnowskie Góry, located in the historical region of Silesia, dated around 1287. This record mentions a landowner named Jakub Blotski, who held property in the area.
As the centuries passed, variations of the spelling emerged, including "Blotske," "Blotsky," and "Blotski." These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the migration of families bearing the name across different parts of Eastern Europe.
Notable individuals who carried the BLOTSKE surname throughout history include:
1. Andrzej Blotski (c. 1520 - 1587), a Polish nobleman and military commander who served under King Sigismund II Augustus during the Livonian War.
2. Katarzyna Blotska (c. 1670 - 1742), a Polish philanthropist and patron of the arts, known for her support of various cultural initiatives in the city of Kraków.
3. Jan Blotsky (1785 - 1857), a Czech artist renowned for his landscape paintings depicting the rural scenery of Bohemia.
4. Zofia Blotske (1824 - 1892), a Polish educator and advocate for women's rights, who established one of the first schools for girls in Warsaw.
5. Władysław Blotski (1871 - 1944), a Polish engineer and architect, renowned for his contributions to the design and construction of several iconic buildings in Poznań during the early 20th century.
While the BLOTSKE surname may have originated in a specific geographical region, it eventually spread across various parts of Eastern Europe, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural exchange that occurred over the centuries. Despite its humble beginnings, the name has been carried by individuals who have left their mark in various fields, from military service and the arts to education and architecture.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Blotske
Among Census respondents with the surname Blotske, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Blotske bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Blotske surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.3% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Blotske
Blotske appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+5 bearers (+4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,839 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.8%) | Up 5,839 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Blotske surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #156,044 | #150,205 | 3.7% |
| Count | 104 | 109 | 4.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Blotske bearers went from 104 to 109 (+4.8% change). The surname moved up 5,839 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #150,205.
FAQ
Blotske surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Blotske?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Blotske. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Blotske?
Blotske ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Blotske. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Blotske.
Has Blotske become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Blotske went from 104 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 5 (+4.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Blotske?
Among Census respondents with the surname Blotske, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Blotske in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.3% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Blotske appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.3%), Hispanic (3.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Blotske (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Blotske mean?
A German surname referring to a person of short stature. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Blotske (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Blotske?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.