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

Blomstedt, 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 Blomstedt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blomstedt in America

Blomstedt is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blomstedt surname appeared 160 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 Blomstedt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blomstedt 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 Blomstedt

The surname "BLOMSTEDT" is of Swedish origin, originating in the late 17th century. It is derived from the Swedish word "blomster," meaning "flower," and the suffix "-edt," which denotes a place or location. The name likely referred to an area or region known for its abundance of flowers or gardens.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "BLOMSTEDT" can be found in the Swedish Church records from the late 1600s. The name appears to have been concentrated in the southern regions of Sweden, particularly in the provinces of Skåne and Småland.

In the 18th century, the name "BLOMSTEDT" started to appear more frequently in Swedish records, suggesting an increase in its popularity and usage. Notable individuals with this surname during this period include Johan Blomstedt (1724-1792), a Swedish botanist and professor at the University of Lund.

As the 19th century progressed, the name "BLOMSTEDT" began to spread beyond Sweden's borders. One notable figure was Carl Vilhelm August Blomstedt (1826-1886), a Finnish linguist and scholar who specialized in the study of the Sanskrit language.

Another prominent individual with the surname "BLOMSTEDT" was Christian Blomstedt (1786-1856), a Swedish-born clergyman who served as the bishop of the Diocese of Lund in southern Sweden.

In the early 20th century, the name "BLOMSTEDT" gained recognition in the field of music with the birth of Herbert Blomstedt (1927-present), a renowned Swedish conductor and former music director of the San Francisco Symphony.

It is worth noting that variations of the name, such as "Blomsted" and "Blomstedt," have been documented in historical records, reflecting regional spelling variations or variations in pronunciation over time.

Throughout its history, the surname "BLOMSTEDT" has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, clergy, botanists, and musicians, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have borne this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blomstedt

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Blomstedt, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!