Blaes History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The distinguished surname Blaes is German in origin. It is derived from the Middle High German "blasaere," meaning "trumpeter," and was most likely first borne by someone who played a wind instrument.

Early Origins of the Blaes family

The surname Blaes was first found in Austria, where the Blaes family became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Blaes family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Blaes research. Another 84 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1574, 1679, 1814, 1820, 1829, 1834, 1839 and 1875 are included under the topic Early Blaes History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Blaes Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Blaes, Blaesing, Blaesveldt, Blaedt, Blaesen, Blaesenaur, Blaeser, Blaesinger, Blaesern, Blaise, Blasshorn, Blaser and many more.

Early Notables of the Blaes family

During this period prominent bearers of the name Blaes were

Arnold Joseph Blaes, a great clarinet-player, born at Brussels 1814; pupil of Bachmann in the Conservatoire there, where he obtained the second prize in 1829 and the first in 1834. He visited Holland...
His wife Mme. Elisa Blaes, née Meerti, born in Antwerp about 1820, was a distinguished singer. She was engaged by Mendelssohn to sing at the Gewandhaus concerts at Leipsic (Oct. 6, 1839, and onwards)...

Blaes migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Blaes Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Franz Blaes, who arrived in North America in 1860 1
Elisabeth Blaes, aged 41, who landed in North America in 1885 1

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)