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

Blumetti, 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 Blumetti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blumetti in America

Blumetti is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blumetti surname appeared 147 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 Blumetti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blumetti 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 Blumetti

The surname BLUMETTI has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the late medieval period around the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "bluma," which means "flower" or "blossom." This name likely originated in regions where the cultivation of flowers or gardening was a significant occupation or industry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BLUMETTI can be found in a document from the city of Siena, dated 1387, which mentions a merchant named Giovanni Blumetti. This suggests that the name was already well-established in Tuscany by that time.

During the Renaissance period, the BLUMETTI name appeared in various records and manuscripts across Italy. For instance, a manuscript from the 15th century in Florence refers to a painter named Lorenzo Blumetti, who was commissioned to create frescoes for several churches in the city.

In the 16th century, the name BLUMETTI gained prominence in the northern Italian region of Lombardy. Historical records from Milan mention a family of nobility bearing this surname, with members holding influential positions in local government and the church.

One notable figure with the BLUMETTI surname was Antonio Blumetti, a military commander who fought in the Italian Wars of the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Born in 1472 in Genoa, he served under the Republic of Venice and was celebrated for his bravery and strategic skills.

Another individual of historical significance was Maria Blumetti, a renowned scholar and philosopher from Padua, who lived in the late 16th century. She was widely respected for her contributions to the fields of ethics and metaphysics and published several influential treatises during her lifetime.

In the 18th century, the BLUMETTI name appeared in connection with a family of wealthy merchants and bankers based in Venice. This family had established trade routes throughout the Mediterranean and played a significant role in the city's economic prosperity.

One member of this influential Venetian family was Giacomo Blumetti, born in 1725, who served as a diplomat and ambassador for the Republic of Venice, representing the city's interests in various European courts.

Throughout its history, the BLUMETTI surname has been associated with various locations and place names across Italy, including the towns of Blumetti in Lombardy and Blumetti di Sotto in Tuscany, which likely derived their names from families bearing this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blumetti

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

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

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