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

Bloedow, 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 Bloedow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bloedow in America

Bloedow is the 70645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bloedow surname appeared 277 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 Bloedow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bloedow 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 Bloedow

The surname Bloedow is of German origin, deriving from the Lower German words "bloed" meaning "blood" and "ow" meaning "meadow" or "pasture." It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Germany, particularly in the area around modern-day Lower Saxony, during the late Middle Ages.

One of the earliest known records of the name Bloedow can be found in the Stadtbücher (city books) of Lübeck, a prominent Hanseatic city in northern Germany, dating back to the 15th century. This suggests that the name was already established among the German population during this time period.

The name Bloedow may have been initially associated with a particular location or settlement known for its fertile grasslands or meadows, possibly stained with the blood of battles or hunting activities. Alternatively, it could have been a descriptive surname given to an individual who lived near a meadow or pasture where a significant event involving bloodshed occurred.

In the 16th century, the Bloedow family appears to have spread across various parts of northern Germany, with records indicating their presence in cities such as Hamburg and Bremen. One notable figure from this era was Hans Bloedow, a merchant and landowner born in Lübeck in 1532.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, members of the Bloedow family were found in various professions, including artisans, tradesmen, and landowners. One prominent individual was Johann Bloedow (1675-1742), a respected scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Rostock.

As the centuries progressed, the Bloedow surname continued to be carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including intellectuals, artists, and military personnel. One notable figure was Friedrich Bloedow (1835-1910), a Prussian general who served in the Franco-Prussian War and was awarded the prestigious Pour le Mérite military honor.

Other historical figures bearing the Bloedow surname include Karl Bloedow (1866-1942), a German architect known for his work in the Art Nouveau style, and Erich Bloedow (1892-1963), a German writer and journalist who documented his experiences during World War I.

While the name Bloedow may have evolved slightly in its spelling over time, it has maintained a strong connection to its German roots and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bloedow

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

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

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