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

Blossman, 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 Blossman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blossman in America

Blossman is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blossman surname appeared 102 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 Blossman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blossman 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 Blossman

The surname Blossman is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the late 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "bloss," which means "bare" or "exposed," and may have initially referred to someone who lived in a sparsely populated or exposed area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Blossman name can be found in the records of the town of Altenburg, located in the present-day state of Saxony, Germany. A man named Hans Blossman is mentioned in a legal document dated 1587, indicating his residence in the town.

In the 17th century, the Blossman name began to appear in other parts of Germany, such as the regions of Bavaria and Hesse. This suggests that members of the family may have migrated or relocated during this time, potentially seeking new opportunities or fleeing from conflicts or hardships.

One notable individual bearing the Blossman surname was Johann Blossman (1625-1701), a Protestant theologian and author who served as a pastor in the town of Marburg, Hesse. His works included several treatises on religious topics and a commentary on the Book of Revelation.

Another Blossman of note was Wilhelm Blossman (1790-1853), a German businessman and industrialist who owned a successful textile manufacturing company in the city of Chemnitz, Saxony. His company played a significant role in the region's economic development during the Industrial Revolution.

In the 19th century, some members of the Blossman family immigrated to the United States, joining the waves of German immigrants seeking new opportunities in the New World. One such individual was Karl Blossman (1835-1912), who settled in the state of Texas and established a successful farming operation.

Another notable American Blossman was Emily Blossman (1878-1963), a philanthropist and social activist from New York City. She was involved in various charitable organizations and initiatives aimed at improving the lives of underprivileged communities.

While the Blossman name may have evolved or been spelled differently in various regions and time periods, it remains a distinct surname with a rich history rooted in Germany and the lives of individuals who bore it throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blossman

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

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

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