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

Blankenbiller, 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 Blankenbiller surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blankenbiller in America

Blankenbiller is the 71042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blankenbiller surname appeared 275 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 Blankenbiller.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blankenbiller 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 Blankenbiller

The surname Blankenbiller has its origins in the German language, with the earliest records of the name dating back to the late 16th century in the region of Bavaria. The name is believed to have derived from the German words "blanken," meaning "to shine or gleam," and "biller," which refers to a type of hammer or axe used in metalworking.

This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with a family or individual involved in metalworking or blacksmithing professions. The combination of these two words could have been used to describe a skilled metalworker who produced shining or polished metal objects.

One of the earliest documented references to the Blankenbiller name can be found in the records of the town of Nuremberg in 1587, where a certain Hans Blankenbiller was listed as a master blacksmith. This provides evidence that the name was indeed linked to metalworking trades in its early days.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, variations of the spelling, such as "Blankenbüller," "Blanckenbühler," and "Blanckenpiller," can be found in various German records from different regions, indicating the name's spread across the German-speaking lands.

One notable figure bearing the Blankenbiller surname was Johann Georg Blankenbiller (1670-1742), a renowned clockmaker and inventor from the city of Augsburg. His intricate and highly accurate clocks were prized by nobility and the wealthy throughout Europe.

Another individual of historical significance was Anna Maria Blankenbiller (1723-1789), a respected midwife and herbalist from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Her knowledge of traditional remedies and childbirth practices was widely sought after in her community.

In the 19th century, several Blankenbillers emigrated from Germany to various parts of the world, including North America and Australia. One such individual was Wilhelm Blankenbiller (1825-1901), who settled in the German community of Fredericksburg, Texas, and became a successful farmer and landowner.

Additionally, the name Blankenbiller appears in historical records from Switzerland, where it is believed to have been introduced by German immigrants. One notable Swiss Blankenbiller was Jakob Blankenbiller (1795-1867), a prominent vintner and winemaker from the canton of Vaud.

Throughout its history, the Blankenbiller surname has maintained its association with metalworking and craftsmanship, reflecting the rich heritage of German artisans and skilled tradesmen.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blankenbiller

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

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

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