2000
#104,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 158
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Blomer
A surname derived from the Middle Dutch word "bloomer," meaning a cultivator or grower of flowers.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 185 Americans carry the last name Blomer. That puts it at #115,151 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,852,726 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Blomer surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
185
1 in 1,852,726
Census rank
#115,151
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
161
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 161 bearers of the surname Blomer in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 115151st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Blomer, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and Hispanic (1.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Blomer
The surname Blomer originated in Germany and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "blume," meaning flower or blossom. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who cultivated or sold flowers.
In the early 15th century, the name Blomer appeared in various records across regions of Germany, including the Duchy of Bavaria and the Electorate of Saxony. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name was in a manuscript from the city of Nuremberg, dated 1412, which mentioned a certain Johann Blomer, a merchant and landowner.
The Blomer surname also appeared in the Berne Shilling Book, a tax record from the Swiss city of Berne, dating back to the late 15th century. This document listed several individuals with the surname, indicating that the Blomer family had spread beyond the borders of Germany.
One notable figure bearing the Blomer name was Hans Blomer, a German artist and engraver who lived from 1492 to 1567. He was renowned for his intricate woodcuts and engravings, many of which depicted religious scenes and landscapes. His works can be found in various museums and collections across Europe.
In the 16th century, the Blomer surname was also recorded in the Netherlands, particularly in the province of Friesland. A prominent individual from this region was Dirk Blomer, a wealthy merchant and shipowner who lived from 1520 to 1589. He played a significant role in the Dutch golden age of maritime trade and exploration.
Another notable Blomer was Johann Christoph Blomer, a German composer and organist who lived from 1667 to 1719. He was highly regarded for his contributions to the development of Baroque organ music and served as the court organist in Nuremberg.
As the centuries passed, the Blomer surname continued to spread throughout Europe and beyond, with variations in spelling and pronunciation emerging in different regions. However, the name's roots can be traced back to its German origins and the association with the word "blume," reflecting its connection to the world of flowers and nature.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Blomer
Among Census respondents with the surname Blomer, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and Hispanic (1.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Blomer bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Blomer surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.0% · 153
- Two or more races2.5% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino1.2% · 2
- Black or African American0.6% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Blomer
Blomer appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#106,570
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 167
+9 bearers (+5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 1,751 places
2020
#115,151
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 161
-6 bearers (-3.6%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 8,581 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #104,819 | 158 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #106,570 | 167 | 0.06 | +9 bearers (+5.7%) | Down 1,751 places |
| 2020 | #115,151 | 161 | 0.05 | -6 bearers (-3.6%) | Down 8,581 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Blomer surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #106,570 | #115,151 | -8.1% |
| Count | 167 | 161 | -3.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.05 | -10.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Blomer bearers went from 167 to 161 (-3.6% change). The surname moved down 8,581 positions in the national ranking, going from #106,570 to #115,151.
FAQ
Blomer surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Blomer?
Name Census estimates that about 185 living Americans carry the surname Blomer. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,852,726 residents.
How common is Blomer?
Blomer ranks #115,151 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 161 people with the surname Blomer. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (185), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Blomer.
Has Blomer become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Blomer went from 167 recorded bearers to 161. That is a decrease of 6 (-3.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #106,570 to #115,151.
What does the Census say about the background of Blomer?
Among Census respondents with the surname Blomer, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and Hispanic (1.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Blomer in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.0% (153 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Blomer appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.0%), Two or More Races (2.5%), Hispanic (1.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Blomer (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Blomer mean?
A surname derived from the Middle Dutch word "bloomer," meaning a cultivator or grower of flowers. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Blomer (0.05 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Blomer?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the last name Blomer at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.