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

Blankstein, 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 Blankstein surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blankstein in America

Blankstein is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blankstein surname appeared 120 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 Blankstein.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blankstein 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 Blankstein

The surname BLANKSTEIN is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages, likely derived from the combination of the German words "blank" (meaning "bright" or "shining") and "stein" (meaning "stone"). This suggests the name may have been given to someone who lived near a distinctive bright or shining stone landmark.

The earliest known records of the surname date back to the 13th century, with variations in spelling such as Blanckstein, Blancstein, and Blankenstain appearing in various German regional documents and manuscripts. One notable early reference is found in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of historical documents from the Margraviate of Brandenburg, which mentions a "Johannes Blankstein" in 1298.

In the 14th century, the name can be found in the Biberacher Urkundenbuch, a collection of records from the town of Biberach in southern Germany. This includes a reference to a "Cunrad Blankstein" in 1342. Around this time, the name also appears in records from the city of Nuremberg, such as a "Hans Blankstein" mentioned in a document from 1376.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Konrad von Blankstein (c. 1350-1420), a German knight and landowner from Franconia. He is mentioned in various chronicles and records of the time, including the Chroniken der Deutschen Städte, which details his involvement in local conflicts and disputes.

Another notable figure was Johannes Blankstein (c. 1420-1487), a German clergyman and theologian who served as the Bishop of Trier from 1477 until his death. He is recognized for his contributions to the Catholic Church during the Renaissance period and his efforts to reform the local clergy.

In the 16th century, the name Blankstein can be found in various records from the Holy Roman Empire, such as the Reichsmatrikel, a register of imperial estates. This includes mentions of individuals like Hans Blankstein (c. 1500-1570), a merchant and landowner from Nuremberg, and Margaretha Blankstein (c. 1520-1590), a noblewoman from Saxony.

The surname BLANKSTEIN has also been associated with several place names in Germany, such as the village of Blankenstein in Thuringia, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name in some regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blankstein

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

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

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