The distinguished surname Blaesing 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.
The surname Blaesing 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.
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Spelling variations of this family name include: Blaes, Blaesing, Blaesveldt, Blaedt, Blaesen, Blaesenaur, Blaeser, Blaesinger, Blaesern, Blaise, Blasshorn, Blaser and many more.
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Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johannes Blaeser, who arrived in Baltimore in 1834; Johann Blassherk, who immigrated to New York in 1859; and Anna Blaeser, who also immigrated to New York in 1865..