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

Bluem, 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 Bluem surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bluem in America

Bluem is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bluem surname appeared 138 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 Bluem.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bluem 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 Bluem

The surname "BLUEM" is believed to have originated in Germany during the medieval period, specifically in the region of Bavaria. It is derived from the Old High German word "bluomu," which means "flower" or "blossom." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a field of flowers or worked as a florist.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "BLUEM" can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony, dated around the 12th century. In this document, a person named "Heinrich Bluem" is mentioned in a land transaction.

During the 13th century, the name "BLUEM" appeared in various records across different regions of Germany, indicating its gradual spread. For instance, a document from the city of Nuremberg in 1276 mentions a craftsman named "Johannes Bluem."

In the 14th century, the name "BLUEM" was also found in other parts of Europe, such as the Netherlands and Switzerland. This suggests that individuals with this surname may have migrated or established themselves in these areas.

One notable individual with the surname "BLUEM" was Johann Bluem, a German painter and engraver who lived from 1563 to 1608. His work, which included religious scenes and portraits, was highly regarded during the Renaissance period.

Another prominent figure was Andreas Bluem, a German theologian and philosopher who lived from 1620 to 1690. He was known for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy, and his works were widely studied in academic circles across Europe.

In the 18th century, a Swiss mathematician named Jakob Bluem (1737-1805) made significant contributions to the field of calculus and differential equations. His work helped advance mathematical theories and laid the foundation for further developments.

During the 19th century, Karl Bluem (1819-1892) was a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Prussian House of Representatives. He was known for his advocacy of liberal reforms and his support for constitutional monarchy.

One of the more recent notable individuals with the surname "BLUEM" was Theodor Bluem (1891-1963), a German writer and poet. He was particularly renowned for his nature-inspired poetry and his depictions of rural life in Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bluem

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

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

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