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

Bloome, 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 Bloome surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bloome in America

Bloome is the 63068th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bloome surname appeared 317 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 Bloome.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bloome 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 Bloome

The surname Bloome has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "blome" or "bloom," referring to a flower or blossom. This connection suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who lived near a flowering meadow or had a particular association with flowers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, which mentions a William Bloome. The Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1279 also lists a John Bloome, indicating the name's presence in different regions of England during that time period.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various documents with slight spelling variations, such as "Blome" and "Blome." The Lay Subsidy Rolls of Warwickshire from 1332 record a Robert Blome, while the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire from 1379 mention a Johannes Blome.

The Bloome surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest was William Bloome, a 16th-century English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Leicestershire in 1553. Another prominent figure was Ralph Bloome, born in 1622, who was a renowned English lawyer and author of several legal treatises.

In the 18th century, Sir John Bloome (1707-1781) was a successful merchant and banker in London, known for his philanthropic efforts and support of charitable institutions. His son, Sir Benjamin Bloome (1738-1811), followed in his footsteps and became a prominent figure in the City of London, serving as an alderman and sheriff.

The 19th century saw the rise of William Bloome (1825-1901), a renowned English architect responsible for designing several notable buildings, including the Burnley Town Hall and the Blackburn Technical School.

While some of these historical figures may have had slight variations in their surname spellings, such as "Bloom" or "Blome," the core root of the name remains the same, tracing back to its Old English origins and association with flowers and blossoms.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bloome

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

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

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