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

Bloyer, 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 Bloyer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bloyer in America

Bloyer is the 46811th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bloyer surname appeared 454 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 Bloyer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bloyer 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 Bloyer

The surname BLOYER is of German origin, originating from the southern regions of Germany during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the German word "blauer," which means "blue" or "bluish," potentially referring to the occupation or location associated with the original bearer of the name.

The earliest recorded mention of the BLOYER surname can be traced back to the 14th century in the town records of Augsburg, located in modern-day Bavaria. These records document a certain Hanns Bloyer, a tradesman who lived and worked in the city during the late 1300s.

In the 16th century, the BLOYER name appears in various historical documents, including tax records and land deeds, in the regions of Swabia and Baden-Württemberg, indicating the surname's spread across southern Germany during this time.

One notable historical figure bearing the BLOYER surname was Johannes Bloyer, a Lutheran theologian and scholar who lived from 1524 to 1589. He served as a professor at the University of Tübingen and authored several theological works that were influential during the Protestant Reformation.

Another prominent individual with the BLOYER name was Christoph Bloyer, a German architect and master builder who lived from 1587 to 1649. He was responsible for the construction of several notable buildings in the city of Augsburg, including the Fuggerei, a renowned social housing complex established in the 16th century.

In the 18th century, the BLOYER surname gained recognition through the work of Johann Georg Bloyer, a celebrated engraver and copperplate printer who lived from 1716 to 1787. His intricate engravings and prints were highly sought after by collectors and patrons throughout Europe.

The surname BLOYER also has a connection to various place names in southern Germany, such as Bloyerbach, a small village in the state of Baden-Württemberg, and Bloyerfeld, a former agricultural area near the city of Augsburg.

While the BLOYER surname is not as widespread as some other German surnames, it has maintained a presence throughout the centuries and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including theology, architecture, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bloyer

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

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

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