2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bleemel
A surname of German origin meaning "little flower" or "floret".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Bleemel. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bleemel surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Bleemel in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bleemel, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.1%) and Hispanic (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bleemel
The surname "BLEEMEL" is of German origin and can be traced back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, which was a duchy located in the southeastern part of modern-day Germany. The name itself is thought to be derived from the Old German word "blem," which means "to blight or wither." This suggests that the surname may have been initially given to someone who lived near or worked with blighted or withered crops or vegetation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "BLEEMEL" can be found in the parish records of the village of Tittmoning, located in the Salzburg region of Bavaria. These records, dating back to the late 1500s, mention a family by the name of Bleemel residing in the area. It is likely that this family played a significant role in the local agricultural community, possibly as farmers or landowners.
In the 17th century, the name "BLEEMEL" appeared in various census records and tax rolls across Bavaria and the surrounding regions. One notable mention is found in the Stadtbuch (city book) of Augsburg, a city in the Swabian region of Bavaria, where a merchant named Hans Bleemel is recorded as having lived and conducted business in the early 1600s.
As the centuries progressed, the surname "BLEEMEL" spread beyond the borders of Bavaria and into other parts of Germany, as well as neighboring countries. One notable individual bearing this name was Johann Bleemel, a Lutheran theologian and educator who lived from 1628 to 1688 and served as a professor at the University of Jena in Saxony.
Another prominent figure with the surname "BLEEMEL" was Wilhelm Bleemel, a German painter and engraver who was born in 1790 and died in 1859. He was known for his intricate etchings and engravings, many of which depicted landscapes and architectural scenes from various regions of Germany.
In the 19th century, the name "BLEEMEL" gained recognition in the field of medicine with the work of Dr. Karl Bleemel, a German physician and researcher who lived from 1825 to 1901. He made significant contributions to the study of infectious diseases and played a crucial role in the development of early public health initiatives in Germany.
While the surname "BLEEMEL" has its roots in the agricultural communities of Bavaria, it has since spread across Europe and beyond, with individuals bearing this name making notable contributions in various fields throughout history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bleemel
Among Census respondents with the surname Bleemel, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.1%) and Hispanic (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Bleemel bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Bleemel surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.2% · 110
- Two or more races5.1% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bleemel
Bleemel appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,564 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+7 bearers (+6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,836 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 11,564 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.3%) | Up 4,836 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bleemel surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,347 | #143,511 | 3.3% |
| Count | 111 | 118 | 6.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bleemel bearers went from 111 to 118 (+6.3% change). The surname moved up 4,836 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #143,511.
FAQ
Bleemel surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bleemel?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Bleemel. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Bleemel?
Bleemel ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Bleemel. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bleemel.
Has Bleemel become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bleemel went from 111 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 7 (+6.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #148,347 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Bleemel?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bleemel, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.1%) and Hispanic (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bleemel in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.2% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bleemel appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.2%), Two or More Races (5.1%), Hispanic (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bleemel (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bleemel mean?
A surname of German origin meaning "little flower" or "floret". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bleemel (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Bleemel?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.