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

Bluske, 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 Bluske surname is from the 2000 census data.

Popularity of Bluske in America

Bluske is the 149328th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bluske surname appeared 101 times in the 2000 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bluske.

The history of the last name Bluske

The surname Bluske is of Germanic origin, with roots traceable to regions in present-day Germany and Poland. The name likely originated in the medieval period, around the 13th to 15th centuries, when the practice of adopting fixed surnames became more widespread in Western Europe. The name Bluske is derived from an old High German word "bluost" meaning "bloom" or "flower," and it may have initially been used as a nickname for someone who worked with flowers or had a youthful, blooming appearance.

The earliest references to the surname appear in records from the region of Silesia, an area which is today split between Poland and Germany. Medieval manuscripts and parish records from the late 14th century in this region include variants such as Bluska and Blueschke, indicating the name's evolution over time. One notable appearance of the surname in historical documents is in the Silesian town of Breslau (Wrocław) where a tax register from 1423 lists a Johannes Bluske as a resident taxpayer.

By the 16th century, the surname had spread to other parts of Central Europe, including the Pomeranian region. One notable individual from the 16th century is Martin Bluske, born in 1542, who served as a councilman in the city of Stettin (Szczecin). His contributions to the local governance are documented in the city's council records from 1577 to 1592.

In the 18th century, records show the Bluske name in the context of the military. Friedrich Bluske, born in 1731, was a Prussian soldier who fought in the Seven Years' War (1756-1763). His service is detailed in military rosters and he is noted for his valor in the Battle of Rossbach in 1757.

The 19th century saw the Bluske surname spread beyond Central Europe, likely due to migration. Johann Bluske, born in 1815 in the Prussian province of Posen, moved to the United States in 1843. He settled in Wisconsin, where he became a notable farmer and community leader in Milwaukee. His life and achievements are recorded in local historical accounts and cemetery records.

During the early 20th century, another prominent individual, Wilhelm Bluske, born in 1876 in Berlin, made significant contributions to the field of chemistry. He published several research papers on chemical compounds and was active in academic circles until his death in 1945. His work is cited in various scientific journals of the time.

Throughout history, the surname Bluske has appeared in various records and has been borne by individuals of various professions and contributions, reflecting the name's deep-rooted heritage in Central European culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bluske

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

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 2000 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bluske 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.

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

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