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

Blaum, 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 Blaum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blaum in America

Blaum is the 57101st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blaum surname appeared 357 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 Blaum.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blaum 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 Blaum

The surname BLAUM is believed to have originated in Germany during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "blau," which means "blue." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked with or dealt in blue dye or cloth.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the town of Blaubeuren, located in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. The town's name, which means "blue springs," likely influenced the development of the BLAUM surname in the region. Records from the 13th century mention individuals with the surname Blaum residing in Blaubeuren.

In the 15th century, Johannes Blaum, a prominent scholar and theologian, was born in the city of Tübingen, Germany, in 1450. He is known for his contributions to the study of canon law and his writings on ecclesiastical reform.

Another notable figure was Georg Blaum, a German painter and engraver who lived during the 16th century. He was born in Nuremberg in 1520 and is recognized for his intricate woodcuts and engravings depicting religious themes.

During the 17th century, the BLAUM surname appeared in various regions of Germany, including the state of Saxony. In 1638, Christian Blaum, a notable composer and organist, was born in Dresden. He is remembered for his contributions to the development of baroque music.

In the 19th century, the BLAUM name gained prominence in the field of science. Carl Blaum, born in 1857 in Heidelberg, was a renowned physicist and mathematician. He made significant contributions to the study of thermodynamics and is recognized for his work on the kinetic theory of gases.

Throughout its history, the BLAUM surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, ranging from scholars and artists to scientists and craftsmen. While the name originated in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blaum

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

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

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