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

Blumentritt, 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 Blumentritt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blumentritt in America

Blumentritt is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blumentritt surname appeared 146 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 Blumentritt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blumentritt 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 Blumentritt

The surname Blumentritt is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. The name is derived from the German words "Blumen," meaning "flowers," and "Tritt," which translates to "path" or "trail." This combination suggests that the name may have initially referred to an individual who lived near a flower-lined path or a location known for its abundance of blooming plants.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the name Blumentritt appeared in various historical records and documents across German-speaking regions. One of the earliest documented references can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of charters and manuscripts dating back to the 12th century, which mentions a "Johannes Blumentritt" in the year 1289.

The name Blumentritt has also been linked to specific locations, such as the town of Blumenthal in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is believed that some individuals who resided in or originated from this area may have adopted the surname Blumentritt as a means of distinguishing themselves from others.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Blumentritt. One such figure was Ferdinand Blumentritt (1853-1913), an Austrian ethnologist and writer who dedicated his life to studying the Philippines and its indigenous cultures. Another prominent bearer of the name was Günther Blumentritt (1892-1967), a German military officer who served as a Chief of Operations during World War II.

Another individual of note was Oswald Blumentritt (1852-1917), a German architect and urban planner who made significant contributions to the design and development of various cities in Germany and Austria during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

In the realm of literature, Otto Blumentritt (1876-1944) was a German novelist and poet who gained recognition for his works exploring themes of nature and rural life in the early 20th century.

Lastly, Theodor Blumentritt (1817-1891) was a German Catholic priest and historian who authored several books on the history of the Catholic Church in Germany during the 19th century.

These examples illustrate the diverse range of individuals who have carried the surname Blumentritt throughout history, reflecting its enduring presence and significance across various fields and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blumentritt

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

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

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