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

Bleuer, 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 Bleuer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bleuer in America

Bleuer is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bleuer surname appeared 163 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 Bleuer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bleuer 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 Bleuer

The surname BLEUER is of German origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval era. It is believed to have derived from the German word "bleuen," which means "to beat" or "to strike," possibly referring to an occupation or trade involving physical labor, such as a blacksmith or a metal worker.

One of the earliest records of the BLEUER surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, Germany, dating back to the 13th century. The name appears in various spellings, including "Blewer" and "Blöwer," suggesting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

In the 14th century, a reference to a "Johannes Blewer" is found in the chronicles of the city of Nürnberg, indicating the presence of the BLEUER surname in one of the prominent trading centers of the Holy Roman Empire.

The BLEUER name has also been linked to several place names in Germany, such as Bleiern and Bleiburg, though the exact connection remains unclear. It is possible that the surname may have originated from these locations or that individuals from these areas adopted the surname based on their place of origin.

Notable individuals with the BLEUER surname throughout history include:

1. Hans Bleuer (1525-1598), a German architect and stonemason renowned for his work on the Heidelberg Castle in the late 16th century.
2. Johann Bleuer (1630-1702), a German theologian and author, best known for his work "Theologia Biblica" published in 1689.
3. Wilhelm Bleuer (1778-1842), a German painter and engraver whose works depicted landscapes and historical scenes.
4. Anna Bleuer (1854-1923), a German educator and advocate for women's rights, instrumental in establishing several schools for girls in the late 19th century.
5. Otto Bleuer (1898-1971), a Swiss psychiatrist and researcher who made significant contributions to the understanding of schizophrenia and its treatment.

While the BLEUER surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, with variations in spelling and pronunciation reflecting the cultural influences of different regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bleuer

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

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

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