2000
#119,644
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 134
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Blumenkrantz
A German surname meaning "flower wreath" or "garland of flowers".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 249 Americans carry the last name Blumenkrantz. That puts it at #91,198 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,376,523 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Blumenkrantz surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
249
1 in 1,376,523
Census rank
#91,198
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
217
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 217 bearers of the surname Blumenkrantz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 91198th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Blumenkrantz, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.2%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Blumenkrantz
Among Census respondents with the surname Blumenkrantz, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.2%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Blumenkrantz bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Blumenkrantz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.9% · 208
- Hispanic or Latino3.2% · 7
- Two or more races0.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Blumenkrantz
Blumenkrantz appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#87,335
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 213
+79 bearers (+59.0%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Up 32,309 places
2020
#91,198
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 217
+4 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 3,863 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #119,644 | 134 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #87,335 | 213 | 0.07 | +79 bearers (+59.0%) | Up 32,309 places |
| 2020 | #91,198 | 217 | 0.07 | +4 bearers (+1.9%) | Down 3,863 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Blumenkrantz surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,335 | #91,198 | -4.4% |
| Count | 213 | 217 | 1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.07 | 3.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Blumenkrantz bearers went from 213 to 217 (+1.9% change). The surname moved down 3,863 positions in the national ranking, going from #87,335 to #91,198.
FAQ
Blumenkrantz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Blumenkrantz?
Name Census estimates that about 249 living Americans carry the surname Blumenkrantz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,376,523 residents.
How common is Blumenkrantz?
Blumenkrantz ranks #91,198 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 217 people with the surname Blumenkrantz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (249), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Blumenkrantz.
Has Blumenkrantz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Blumenkrantz went from 213 recorded bearers to 217. That is an increase of 4 (+1.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #87,335 to #91,198.
What does the Census say about the background of Blumenkrantz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Blumenkrantz, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.2%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Blumenkrantz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.9% (208 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Blumenkrantz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.9%), Hispanic (3.2%), Two or More Races (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Blumenkrantz (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Blumenkrantz mean?
A German surname meaning "flower wreath" or "garland of flowers". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Blumenkrantz (0.07 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Blumenkrantz?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans have the surname Blumenkrantz at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.