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

Blindt, 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 Blindt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blindt in America

Blindt is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blindt surname appeared 145 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 Blindt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blindt 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 Blindt

The surname "BLINDT" is believed to have originated from Germany, with roots dating back to the 16th century. The name likely derives from the Old German word "blint," which translates to "blind" or "visually impaired." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to an individual with some form of visual impairment or someone who worked in a profession related to blindness.

In the early days, the name was predominantly found in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where various spellings such as "Blint," "Blindt," and "Blindte" were commonplace. Historical records indicate that the name first appeared in the town of Augsburg, where a certain Johannes Blindt was registered as a resident in the year 1538.

The earliest known reference to the name "BLINDT" can be traced back to a manuscript from the Benedictine monastery in Weingarten, dated 1562. This document mentions a certain "Christoph Blindt" who served as a scribe and copyist within the monastery's scriptoria.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname "BLINDT" was Hans Blindt (1554-1619), a respected goldsmith and engraver from Nuremberg. His intricate works were highly sought after by nobility and affluent patrons throughout Europe.

Another prominent figure was Wilhelm Blindt (1638-1707), a German theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Leipzig. His treatises on metaphysics and natural philosophy were widely studied during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, the name gained recognition through the works of Johann Friedrich Blindt (1812-1888), a renowned linguist and philologist from Berlin. His groundbreaking research on Slavic languages and their historical development earned him widespread acclaim within academic circles.

Other notable individuals bearing the surname "BLINDT" include:

1. Hilda Blindt (1870-1945), a German painter and sculptor known for her captivating portraits and allegorical works.
2. Otto Blindt (1892-1949), a German military officer who served in World War I and later became a prominent figure in the Weimar Republic's political landscape.
3. Erich Blindt (1907-1987), a German architect renowned for his innovative designs and contributions to the Bauhaus movement.
4. Helga Blindt (1923-2011), a German author and poet whose works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.
5. Günter Blindt (1938-2015), a German musician and composer who gained recognition for his experimental compositions and collaborations with avant-garde artists.

While the surname "BLINDT" may have originated from a reference to visual impairment, it has evolved over centuries to encompass individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, and political figures, all leaving their mark on history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blindt

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

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

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