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

Blouse, 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 Blouse surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blouse in America

Blouse is the 69170th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blouse surname appeared 284 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 Blouse.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blouse 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 Blouse

The surname BLOUSE finds its origins in France, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the 12th or 13th century, derived from the Old French word "blouse," which referred to a type of loose, smock-like garment worn by peasants and working-class individuals. This word itself is thought to have its roots in the Germanic language family, possibly stemming from the Old High German word "blusa" or the Middle Dutch word "bluyse," both of which denoted a similar type of clothing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname BLOUSE can be found in the 1292 tax records of the town of Boulogne-sur-Mer, where a certain Jehan Blouse is mentioned. Another early reference appears in the 1325 census records of Calais, which lists a family by the name of Blouse residing within the city walls.

The surname BLOUSE gained further prominence during the late Middle Ages, with several notable individuals bearing the name appearing in various historical records. One such person was Guillaume Blouse, a merchant and landowner from Lille, who is mentioned in a 1457 deed of property transfer. Another was Jean Blouse, a renowned baker from Arras, whose name appears in the guild records of the city from the late 15th century.

As the centuries progressed, the BLOUSE surname spread across different regions of France and eventually beyond its borders. In the 16th century, a family by the name of Blouse settled in the Duchy of Brabant, which is now part of modern-day Belgium. One of their descendants, Jacques Blouse (1567-1632), became a prominent figure in the city of Brussels, serving as a member of the city council and as a respected merchant.

Another notable bearer of the BLOUSE surname was Marie Blouse (1701-1788), a French Huguenot refugee who fled to England during the religious persecution of the late 17th century. She and her family settled in London, where she became a successful businesswoman, operating a textile shop in the city's bustling commercial district.

During the 19th century, the BLOUSE surname continued to be found across various parts of Europe and even spread to other continents through immigration. One notable figure from this period was Charles Blouse (1823-1901), a French-born engineer who played a significant role in the construction of several major railway lines in the United States, including the transcontinental railroad.

Overall, the surname BLOUSE has a rich and varied history, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in northern France and eventually spreading across the globe. While its origins are humble, referring to a simple garment worn by the working class, the name has been borne by numerous individuals who have made their mark in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blouse

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

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

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