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

Blossom, 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 Blossom surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blossom in America

Blossom is the 15743rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blossom surname appeared 1,852 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Blossom.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blossom 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 Blossom

The surname BLOSSOM is of English origin, derived from the Old English word 'blostm' meaning a flower or blossom. It first emerged as a surname in the late 12th century, initially referring to a person who lived near a flowering tree or shrub.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Sussex from 1197, where a Richard Blosme is mentioned. This early spelling variation highlights the name's evolution over time.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Blosme, Blosmere, and Blossemore, often indicating a connection to a specific place or geographical feature associated with blossoms or flowers.

In the renowned Domesday Book of 1086, there are references to several locations with names like 'Blossemvile' and 'Blosseworth,' suggesting the name's link to certain settlements or manors where blossoming trees or flowers were abundant.

Notable early bearers of the BLOSSOM surname include John Blossom, born in 1592 in Leyden, Holland, who later became one of the early settlers of Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts in 1629. Another prominent figure was William Blossom, born in 1625 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, who immigrated to New England in the 17th century and served as a deputy to the General Court of Massachusetts.

In the 18th century, the name gained further recognition with individuals like Thomas Blossom (1718-1788), a British physician and author who wrote extensively on medical topics. Additionally, John Blossom (1723-1801), an American soldier and farmer, played a role in the American Revolutionary War.

Crossing into the 19th century, one notable bearer of the BLOSSOM name was Henry Munson Blossom (1826-1905), an American businessman and politician who served as the Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri, from 1881 to 1885.

Over the centuries, the BLOSSOM surname has been intricately woven into the fabric of English and American history, with its origins rooted in the natural world of blossoming flora, and its bearers leaving their mark across various fields and endeavors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blossom

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

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

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