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

Blomster, 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 Blomster surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blomster in America

Blomster is the 91625th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blomster surname appeared 201 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 Blomster.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blomster 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 Blomster

The surname BLOMSTER is of Scandinavian origin, specifically from the languages of Norwegian and Danish. It emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th to 15th centuries. The name is derived from the old Norse word "blómstr" or "blomst," meaning "flower" or "blossom."

In its earliest forms, the name was often spelled as "Blomster" or "Blumster," reflecting the variations in regional dialects and writing conventions of the time. It is believed to have initially referred to individuals who lived near or worked with flowers, such as gardeners, florists, or those residing in areas with abundant floral growth.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name BLOMSTER can be found in the Danish census records from the late 16th century, which listed several families bearing this surname in the regions of Jutland and Zealand.

Notable individuals with the BLOMSTER surname include Hans Blomster (1540-1612), a Danish merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the development of the city of Copenhagen. Another prominent figure was Ingrid Blomster (1678-1743), a Norwegian botanist and herbalist renowned for her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants.

In the 18th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Peder Blomster (1720-1793), a Norwegian shipbuilder and naval architect who designed several successful warships for the Danish-Norwegian fleet. His son, Johan Blomster (1755-1822), followed in his footsteps and became a respected naval officer.

During the 19th century, Erik Blomster (1819-1897), a Swedish-born artist and painter, achieved recognition for his landscape paintings depicting the natural beauty of Scandinavia. His works are displayed in various art galleries across the region.

While the BLOMSTER surname has its roots in Scandinavia, over time, it has spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. Regardless of its geographic location, the name continues to carry the essence of its floral origins, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Scandinavian countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blomster

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

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

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