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

Blotsky, 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 Blotsky surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blotsky in America

Blotsky is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blotsky surname appeared 178 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 Blotsky.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blotsky 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 Blotsky

The surname Blotsky is believed to have originated in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, likely in what is now Russia or Ukraine, sometime in the late medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Slavic word "blot," which referred to a swampy or marshy area, suggesting that the name may have initially been used to denote someone who lived near or worked in such a location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a 15th-century Russian census record, where a certain Fyodor Blotsky is listed as a landowner in the village of Novgorod. This provides evidence that the name was in use among the Russian nobility during that time.

In the 16th century, there are mentions of a Pavel Blotsky, a merchant from the city of Smolensk, who traded in furs and other goods along the Silk Road. His successful business ventures allowed him to amass considerable wealth and influence, making the Blotsky name more widely known throughout the region.

The name also appears in several historical documents from the 17th century, including a registry of soldiers who fought in the Russo-Polish War of 1654-1667. Among them was a Grigory Blotsky, who served as a cavalry officer and was noted for his bravery in battle.

During the 18th century, a prominent figure bearing the Blotsky name was Ivan Blotsky, a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in St. Petersburg. His most famous work was the Cathedral of the Resurrection, completed in 1782, which showcased his mastery of the Baroque style.

In the 19th century, a notable Blotsky was Nikolai Blotsky, a writer and philosopher who was part of the Russian intelligentsia during the reign of Tsar Alexander II. His works explored the themes of individual liberty and the role of the arts in shaping society.

Other notable individuals with the Blotsky surname include Yevgeny Blotsky (1846-1912), a pioneering Russian physicist who made significant contributions to the study of electromagnetism, and Olga Blotsky (1892-1976), a celebrated ballerina who performed with the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow and later became a respected dance instructor.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blotsky

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

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

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