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

Blumenshine, 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 Blumenshine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blumenshine in America

Blumenshine is the 58481st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blumenshine surname appeared 347 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 Blumenshine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blumenshine 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 Blumenshine

The surname Blumenshine has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Bavaria, which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire. The name is a compound word derived from the German words "blumen," meaning flower, and "schein," meaning shine or glow.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a municipal document from the town of Augsburg, dated 1492. It mentions a certain "Hans Blumenshine," a local craftsman who specialized in creating stained glass windows adorned with intricate floral designs. This association with the art of glass-making and floral motifs may have contributed to the surname's formation.

In the 16th century, the Blumenshine family appears to have spread across various German principalities, with notable members emerging in cities like Nuremberg and Heidelberg. A certain Johann Blumenshine (1524-1591) was a prominent merchant and councillor in Nuremberg, known for his philanthropic efforts in supporting local orphanages and schools.

As the name crossed borders, it underwent slight variations in spelling, such as "Blumenschein" and "Blumenshein." These variations were common in an era when standardized spelling was not yet established. In the 17th century, a record from the city of Dresden mentions a "Georg Blumenshein" (1637-1702), a respected clockmaker whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the nobility.

The Blumenshine name also found its way to the New World, as evidenced by the arrival of Hans Blumenshine (1687-1754) in the German-settled region of Pennsylvania in the early 1700s. He is believed to have been among the first Blumenshines to immigrate to North America, where the family established roots and contributed to the growing German-American community.

In the 19th century, a notable figure bearing the name was Wilhelm Blumenshine (1812-1892), a German-born composer and conductor who spent much of his career in Vienna, Austria. His compositions, which included operas and symphonic works, were well-received and performed throughout Europe during his lifetime.

Throughout its history, the Blumenshine surname has been associated with various professions, from artisans and merchants to musicians and academics. While not as widely known as some other German surnames, it holds a rich cultural heritage and has left its mark on the annals of history in both Europe and the Americas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blumenshine

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

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

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