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

Blumenkrantz, 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 Blumenkrantz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blumenkrantz in America

Blumenkrantz is the 87335th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blumenkrantz surname appeared 213 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 Blumenkrantz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blumenkrantz 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 Blumenkrantz

The surname Blumenkrantz originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, particularly in Germany and Austria, during the late Middle Ages. The name is derived from the German words "Blumen," meaning "flowers," and "Krantz," meaning "wreath" or "garland." It likely referred to a person who made or sold flower wreaths or garlands, perhaps for ceremonial or decorative purposes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blumenkrantz can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, dating back to the 15th century. These records mention a family by the name of Blumenkrantz residing in the city during that period.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various documents and manuscripts from the region, including marriage records and property deeds. For example, a man named Hans Blumenkrantz is listed as a landowner in the town of Augsburg in 1542.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Blumenkrantz family spread across various parts of Germany and Austria, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such person was Johann Blumenkrantz (1630-1697), a renowned goldsmith and jeweler from Dresden, whose intricate works were highly sought after by the nobility of the time.

Another notable figure was Anna Blumenkrantz (1712-1786), a celebrated painter and portraitist from Vienna. Her works were exhibited in various royal galleries and earned her recognition among the artistic circles of her era.

In the 19th century, the Blumenkrantz name found its way to other parts of Europe and even overseas. One such individual was Karl Blumenkrantz (1819-1892), a German-born botanist who emigrated to the United States and became a professor at Harvard University, contributing significantly to the study of plant life in North America.

The name Blumenkrantz has also been associated with various place names and geographic locations throughout its history. For instance, the village of Blumenkrantz in the Rhineland region of Germany is believed to have derived its name from the surname, possibly indicating a settlement founded or populated by individuals bearing the Blumenkrantz name.

Throughout its long history, the Blumenkrantz surname has been spelled in various ways, including Blumenkranz, Blumkrantz, and Blumenkranz, reflecting regional variations and changes in spelling conventions over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blumenkrantz

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

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

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