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

Bloemers, 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 Bloemers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bloemers in America

Bloemers is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bloemers surname appeared 124 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 Bloemers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bloemers 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 Bloemers

The surname BLOEMERS has its roots in the Netherlands, originating in the 16th century. It is derived from the Dutch word "bloem," meaning "flower," likely indicating that the name's earliest bearers were associated with horticulture or resided in an area abundant with blooming flora.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BLOEMERS name can be found in the baptismal records of the Dutch Reformed Church in Amsterdam, where a child named Pieter Bloemers was baptized in 1587. The name also appears in the municipal archives of Leiden, with a merchant named Hans Bloemers mentioned in a trade document dated 1612.

During the 17th century, the BLOEMERS name gained prominence in the city of Haarlem, where several notable individuals bearing the surname made their mark. Jan Bloemers (1615-1679) was a respected painter known for his still-life compositions, while his contemporary, Pieter Bloemers (1619-1692), was a skilled engraver and printmaker.

In the 18th century, the BLOEMERS family expanded their influence to other parts of the Netherlands. Cornelis Bloemers (1736-1811), a successful merchant from Amsterdam, established a trading company that exported Dutch goods to various parts of Europe and the Americas.

As the Dutch colonial presence grew, the BLOEMERS name spread to other regions. In the 19th century, a branch of the family settled in the Dutch East Indies (present-day Indonesia), where Hendrik Bloemers (1819-1895) became a prominent figure in the local administration, serving as the governor of the Moluccan Islands from 1867 to 1873.

Back in the Netherlands, the BLOEMERS name continued to be associated with various professions and achievements. Adrianus Bloemers (1865-1932) was a respected architect who designed several notable buildings in Amsterdam and Rotterdam, while Johannes Bloemers (1892-1968) was a renowned linguist and philologist, known for his contributions to the study of Germanic languages.

Throughout its history, the BLOEMERS surname has maintained a strong presence in the Netherlands and has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, ranging from artists and merchants to administrators and scholars. While the name's origins can be traced back to the 16th century, its legacy continues to endure, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Dutch people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bloemers

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

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

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