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

Blotzer, 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 Blotzer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blotzer in America

Blotzer is the 83541st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blotzer surname appeared 225 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 Blotzer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blotzer 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 Blotzer

The surname Blotzer has its origins in Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "blotzen," which means "to stare" or "to look intently." This suggests that the name may have been given as a nickname or occupational name for someone who had a peculiar or intense gaze.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blotzer can be found in the town of Aachen, located in the western region of Germany, near the border with Belgium and the Netherlands. In a church record from 1564, a man named Hans Blotzer was listed as a resident of Aachen.

In the 17th century, the name Blotzer appeared in various records across the German states. In 1632, a Johann Blotzer was documented as a resident of the city of Augsburg, located in the state of Bavaria. Augsburg was a prominent center of trade and commerce during that time, suggesting that Johann Blotzer may have been a merchant or tradesman.

As the name spread across Germany, variations in spelling began to emerge. In the town of Nuremberg, records from the late 17th century mention a family with the surname "Blötzner," which is likely a variation of Blotzer.

One notable figure with the surname Blotzer was Johann Christoph Blotzer, a German composer and organist who lived from 1667 to 1733. He was born in the town of Eppingen and served as the organist at the Stiftskirche in Stuttgart, where he composed several works for organ and choir.

Another individual of note was Karl Friedrich Blotzer, a German botanist and naturalist who lived from 1786 to 1854. He was born in the town of Karlsruhe and is known for his contributions to the study of plant life in the region of Baden-Württemberg.

In the 19th century, the name Blotzer began to spread beyond Germany as a result of emigration. Records show that a family named Blotzer settled in the town of Strasbourg, located in the Alsace region of France, which at the time was part of the German Empire.

Additionally, the name Blotzer can be found in historical records from the United States. In 1856, a man named Johann Blotzer immigrated to the United States from Germany and settled in the state of Pennsylvania. He is recorded as having worked as a farmer in the town of Easton.

Throughout history, the surname Blotzer has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including composers, botanists, farmers, and tradesmen. While its origins can be traced back to Germany, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, reflecting the migration patterns of those who bore it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blotzer

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

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

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