2000
#134,037
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bloomgarden
A surname referring to a flower garden or blooming garden.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Bloomgarden. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bloomgarden 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Bloomgarden in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bloomgarden, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Black (3.7%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bloomgarden
Among Census respondents with the surname Bloomgarden, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Black (3.7%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Bloomgarden 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 Bloomgarden surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.7% · 100
- Black or African American3.7% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bloomgarden
Bloomgarden 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
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,104 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-6 bearers (-5.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,064 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,037 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 10,104 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.2%) | Down 6,064 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 Bloomgarden 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 | #144,141 | #150,205 | -4.2% |
| Count | 115 | 109 | -5.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bloomgarden bearers went from 115 to 109 (-5.2% change). The surname moved down 6,064 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #150,205.
FAQ
Bloomgarden surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bloomgarden?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Bloomgarden. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Bloomgarden?
Bloomgarden ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 109 people with the surname Bloomgarden. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Bloomgarden.
Has Bloomgarden become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bloomgarden went from 115 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Bloomgarden?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bloomgarden, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Black (3.7%) and Hispanic (2.8%). 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 Bloomgarden in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bloomgarden appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.7%), Black (3.7%), Hispanic (2.8%). 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 Bloomgarden (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 Bloomgarden mean?
A surname referring to a flower garden or blooming garden. 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 Bloomgarden (0.04 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 surname Bloomgarden?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.