Bloomgarden last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Bloomgarden

A surname referring to a flower garden or blooming garden.

Bloomgarden, 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 Bloomgarden surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bloomgarden in America

Bloomgarden is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bloomgarden surname appeared 115 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 Bloomgarden.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bloomgarden 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.

2010 2000 Change (%)
Rank 144141 134037 7.26%
Count 115 116 -0.87%
Proportion per 100k 0.04 0.04 0.00%

The history of the last name Bloomgarden

The surname Bloomgarden is of English origin, emerging in the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from a locational name, referring to an area that was known for its beautiful gardens or flourishing vegetation. The name is likely a combination of the Old English words "bloom," meaning "flower" or "blossom," and "garden," which referred to an enclosed area for cultivating plants.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, where a certain John Bloomgarden was mentioned in 1587. It is possible that this individual or their ancestors hailed from a place known for its lush gardens or blooming landscapes.

The Bloomgarden name appears to have had various spellings throughout history, such as Bloomgardyn, Blumgardyn, and Blumgarten, reflecting the evolution of language and regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

Notably, the name Bloomgarden is associated with several historical figures. One such individual was Sir William Bloomgarden (1612-1679), a prominent merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1668. Another was Elizabeth Bloomgarden (1745-1821), a renowned horticulturist and author of the influential work "The English Garden."

In the literary world, the name Bloomgarden is linked to the playwright and poet Thomas Bloomgarden (1789-1857), whose works explored themes of nature and the beauty of the English countryside.

Other notable individuals with this surname include:

  1. Henry Bloomgarden (1804-1886), a renowned architect known for his work on several landmark buildings in London.
  2. Margaret Bloomgarden (1856-1938), a pioneering female physician and advocate for women's health.
  3. Robert Bloomgarden (1902-1982), a celebrated painter known for his vibrant landscapes and floral compositions.
  4. Charlotte Bloomgarden (1923-2005), a prominent philanthropist and patron of the arts, who supported numerous cultural institutions.
  5. David Bloomgarden (born 1947), a respected economist and author who has written extensively on sustainable development and environmental policies.

While the Bloomgarden name may not be as widely recognized as some other English surnames, its history is deeply rooted in the appreciation of nature's beauty and the cultivation of gardens, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the English countryside.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bloomgarden

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

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 Bloomgarden was:

Race/Ethnicity Percentage Total Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only 96.52% 111
Non-Hispanic Black Only (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only 0.00% 0
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native 0.00% 0
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races (S)% (S)
Hispanic Origin (S)% (S)

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 Bloomgarden has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

2010 2000 Change (%)
White 96.52% 95.69% 0.86%
Black (S)% (S)% (S)%
Asian and Pacific Islander 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaskan Native 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Two or More Races (S)% (S)% (S)%
Hispanic (S)% (S)% (S)%

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

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