Blaustein
An ornamental surname derived from the German words "blau" meaning blue and "stein" meaning stone.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 823 Americans carry the last name Blaustein. That puts it at #32,123 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.24 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 416,469 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Blaustein surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
823
1 in 416,469
Census rank
#32,123
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
718
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 718 bearers of the surname Blaustein in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.24 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 32123rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Blaustein, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.4%) and Two or More Races (1.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Blaustein
The surname Blaustein originated in Germany during the late medieval period, specifically in areas of southern Germany near the Swabian Alps. The name is derived from the German words "blau" meaning blue, and "stein" meaning stone, suggesting a potential connection to a place name or a descriptive term for a blue-colored rock or building material.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Blaustein surname can be found in the city records of Augsburg, dating back to the 15th century. In 1492, a merchant named Hans Blaustein was documented as a resident of the city. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by the late 1400s.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Blaustein name appears in various historical records across southern Germany, including church registers and tax records. A notable example is Johann Blaustein (1540-1612), a Lutheran pastor and theologian who served in the town of Maulbronn, Württemberg.
As the Blaustein family spread throughout Germany and beyond, the surname underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Blausten, Blaustain, and Blawstein. In some cases, these variations may have been influenced by local dialects or scribal errors in record-keeping.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Blaustein surname outside of Germany can be found in the United States. In 1742, Johann Blaustein, a German immigrant from the Palatinate region, settled in Pennsylvania. His descendants went on to establish themselves in various parts of the country, contributing to the spread of the Blaustein name in America.
Other notable individuals with the Blaustein surname include:
1. Benedikt Blaustein (1765-1832), a German Catholic priest and theologian from Bavaria.
2. Leopold Blaustein (1805-1881), a German-born American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Blaustein Philanthropic Group.
3. Jacob Blaustein (1892-1970), an American businessman and philanthropist who served as the president of the American Jewish Committee.
4. Elissa Blaustein (1928-2015), an American psychologist and author known for her work in family therapy.
5. Louis Blaustein (1861-1940), an American attorney and politician who served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates.
While the Blaustein surname has its roots in southern Germany, it has since spread across various parts of the world, with descendants contributing to various fields, including business, education, religion, and public service.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Blaustein
Among Census respondents with the surname Blaustein, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.4%) and Two or More Races (1.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Blaustein bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Blaustein surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.8%
- Hispanic or Latino2.4%
- Two or more races1.4%
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8%
- Unknown or suppressed0.5%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Blaustein surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,873 | #32,123 | -7.5% |
| Count | 742 | 718 | -3.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.28 | 0.24 | -14.3% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Blaustein bearers went from 742 to 718 (-3.2% change). The surname moved down 2,250 positions in the national ranking, going from #29,873 to #32,123.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Blaustein
FAQ
Blaustein surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Blaustein?
The surname Blaustein holds position #32,123 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 823 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.24 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Blaustein surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Blaustein, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.4%) and Two or More Races (1.4%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.