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

Blindauer, 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 Blindauer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blindauer in America

Blindauer is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blindauer surname appeared 203 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 Blindauer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blindauer 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 Blindauer

The surname "BLINDAUER" originated in Germany, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Middle High German words "blint" (meaning blind) and "ouwe" (meaning meadow or pasture), potentially referring to a geographical location or a descriptor of someone's occupation or physical appearance.

One of the earliest known references to the BLINDAUER name can be found in a 16th-century parish record from the town of Bamberg, in the region of Bavaria. This document mentions a certain Johannes Blindauer, who was born in 1523 and worked as a baker.

In the 17th century, the BLINDAUER name appeared in several official records and documents from the city of Nuremberg, which was a major center of trade and commerce at the time. Notable individuals from this period include Hans Blindauer (1612-1678), a respected merchant, and Margaretha Blindauer (1637-1701), who was a prominent landowner and philanthropist.

The BLINDAUER surname gained further recognition in the 18th century with the birth of Johann Michael Blindauer (1746-1813), a renowned composer and organist who served at the court of the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg. His works were widely performed and praised throughout the German-speaking regions during his lifetime.

As the BLINDAUER family spread across different parts of Germany and beyond, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, such as Blindauer, Blindaur, and Blintauer. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local customs.

Another notable figure bearing the BLINDAUER name was Friedrich Blindauer (1835-1902), a influential politician and lawyer from Bavaria. He served as a member of the Bavarian Landtag (state parliament) and played a significant role in shaping legislative reforms during the late 19th century.

Throughout its history, the BLINDAUER surname has been associated with various professions and social classes, from artisans and merchants to academics and government officials, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blindauer

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

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

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