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

Blankenstein, 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 Blankenstein surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blankenstein in America

Blankenstein is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blankenstein surname appeared 166 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 Blankenstein.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blankenstein 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 Blankenstein

The surname Blankenstein originated in Germany during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old German words "blank," meaning "white" or "bright," and "stein," meaning "stone." This suggests that the name may have referred to a person who lived near a prominent white or light-colored stone or rock formation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blankenstein can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. This indicates that the name was already established in that area during the Middle Ages.

In the late 14th century, a nobleman named Friedrich von Blankenstein is mentioned in the chronicles of the city of Erfurt, located in present-day Thuringia, Germany. He was a prominent figure in the local aristocracy and held significant political influence in the region.

During the 16th century, the Blankenstein family gained prominence in the city of Nuremberg, where they were involved in the textile trade. Johannes Blankenstein (1495-1567) was a renowned merchant and member of the city council, known for his philanthropic efforts and support of the arts.

Another notable figure with the surname Blankenstein was Gottfried Blankenstein (1672-1739), a German theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Leipzig. His works on theology and ethics were widely studied and influential during the Age of Enlightenment.

In the 19th century, the Blankenstein family had a strong presence in the German state of Hesse. Carl Gustav Blankenstein (1809-1878) was a respected lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Hessian parliament and played a role in the unification of Germany under Prussian leadership.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname Blankenstein who have left their mark on history. The name has endured for centuries and continues to be associated with its German roots and the legacy of those who bore it in the past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blankenstein

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

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

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