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

Bluemel, 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 Bluemel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bluemel in America

Bluemel is the 38754th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bluemel surname appeared 570 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 Bluemel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bluemel 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 Bluemel

The surname BLUEMEL has its origins in Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the German words "blau" meaning blue and "mehl" meaning flour or meal, suggesting an association with the occupation of a miller who processed grains into flour.

In the 17th century, records show the name BLUEMEL appearing in various regions of present-day Germany, including Bavaria, Saxony, and the Rhineland. The name was often spelled differently, such as BLUMEL, BLÜMEL, or BLUHMEL, reflecting regional variations in dialect and spelling conventions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BLUEMEL can be found in the town of Bamberg, Bavaria, where a Johann BLUEMEL was listed as a miller in a guild register from 1612. This provides evidence of the name's connection to the milling profession during that period.

In the 18th century, the BLUEMEL surname began to spread across Central Europe, with families bearing the name settling in areas such as Austria, Switzerland, and parts of present-day Poland. One notable figure from this era was Karl BLUEMEL, a German composer and organist born in 1774 in Nuremberg, who wrote several church cantatas and organ pieces.

As the 19th century progressed, the BLUEMEL name became more widely dispersed, with individuals bearing the surname appearing in various parts of Europe and even in North America. One prominent figure was Wilhelm BLUEMEL, a German-American artist born in 1846 in Saxony, who became known for his landscape paintings in the Hudson River School style.

Another significant bearer of the BLUEMEL surname was Friedrich BLUEMEL, a German architect born in 1865 in Saxony. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Leipzig, including the Neues Stadttheater (New City Theater) and the Hauptbahnhof (Main Railway Station).

In the early 20th century, the BLUEMEL name continued to spread globally, with individuals bearing the surname found in countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia. One notable figure from this era was Hans BLUEMEL, an Austrian-born electrical engineer born in 1901, who made significant contributions to the development of radio and television technology.

Throughout its history, the BLUEMEL surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, reflecting the diverse paths taken by families bearing this name. While its origins can be traced back to the milling trade in Germany, the surname has evolved and dispersed over the centuries, becoming a part of the cultural tapestry of many nations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bluemel

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

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

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