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

Blumberg, 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 Blumberg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blumberg in America

Blumberg is the 10119th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blumberg surname appeared 3,185 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 Blumberg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blumberg 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 Blumberg

The surname Blumberg is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 13th century. The name is derived from the German words "Blume" meaning "flower" and "Berg" meaning "hill" or "mountain." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a hill or mountain where flowers grew abundantly.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blumberg can be found in the town of Blumberg, located in the Black Forest region of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The town's name, which means "flower mountain," likely influenced the surname's adoption in the area.

In the 14th century, a record from the town of Blumberg mentions a person named Hans Blumberg, who may have been one of the first known individuals to bear this surname. Another early reference to the name can be found in the "Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis," a collection of historical documents from the 14th century, which mentions a certain "Henricus de Blumenberg."

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have carried the Blumberg surname. One of the earliest was Johannes Blumberg (c. 1450-1519), a German humanist and scholar who taught at the University of Leipzig and was known for his contributions to the study of classical literature.

In the 17th century, Johann Ludwig Blumberg (1629-1686) was a German composer and organist who served as the court musician for the Elector of Brandenburg. His compositions, particularly his organ works, were highly regarded during his time.

In the 19th century, Raphael Blumberg (1826-1889) was a prominent Austrian architect known for his work on numerous buildings in Vienna, including the Palais Ephrussi and the Synagogue in the Seitenstettengasse.

Another notable figure was Max Blumberg (1885-1925), a German-born American chess master and writer who authored several books on chess strategy and tactics. He was also a skilled player and won several tournaments in the early 20th century.

More recently, Ralph Blumberg (1930-2016) was an American business executive and philanthropist who served as the chairman and CEO of the Rockefeller Foundation. He was recognized for his contributions to promoting sustainable development and addressing global health issues.

These examples highlight the diverse backgrounds and achievements of individuals who have carried the Blumberg surname throughout history, originating from its roots in the German language and its connection to the town of Blumberg in the Black Forest region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blumberg

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

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

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