2000
#122,534
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 130
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Blumeyer
An occupational surname referring to a flower gardener or botanist.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Blumeyer. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Blumeyer 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Blumeyer in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Blumeyer, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Blumeyer
The surname Blumeyer has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "blume," which means "flower," combined with the occupational suffix "-er," implying a person who cultivated or sold flowers. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been involved in the floriculture trade or held occupations related to flowers.
The name Blumeyer first appeared in historical records in the region of Bavaria, where it was documented in the town of Nuremberg during the mid-1500s. Some early variations of the spelling included Blumeier, Blumair, and Blummeyer, reflecting regional dialects and phonetic adaptations.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Blumeyer was Hans Blumeyer, a master gardener who lived in Augsburg, Bavaria, between 1570 and 1645. His horticultural expertise was renowned, and he is credited with cultivating several new varieties of roses and tulips.
In the 17th century, the Blumeyer family expanded their presence to other parts of Germany. Johannes Blumeyer (1625-1699), a merchant from Frankfurt, was a notable figure who established trade routes for importing exotic flowers from the Netherlands and France.
The name Blumeyer gained further recognition in the 18th century when Johann Georg Blumeyer (1717-1792), a botanist from Leipzig, published influential works on plant taxonomy and nomenclature. His contributions to the field of botany earned him widespread acclaim.
Another notable figure was Wilhelm Blumeyer (1805-1879), a landscape architect from Berlin, who designed several public gardens and parks in major German cities. His work significantly influenced urban planning and the incorporation of greenery into city landscapes.
In the 19th century, the Blumeyer surname appeared in various Germanic regions, including Switzerland and Austria. One prominent individual was Anna Blumeyer (1860-1935), a Swiss philanthropist known for her support of orphanages and charitable organizations in Zurich.
Throughout its history, the surname Blumeyer has maintained a strong association with horticulture, floriculture, and related fields, reflecting the occupational origins of this distinctly German name. While the name has since expanded beyond its initial geographical roots, its etymology remains tied to the cultivation and appreciation of flowers.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Blumeyer
Among Census respondents with the surname Blumeyer, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Blumeyer 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 Blumeyer surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.2% · 109
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 3
- Two or more races2.6% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Blumeyer
Blumeyer 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
#131,379
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
-1 bearers (-0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,845 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-12 bearers (-9.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,891 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #122,534 | 130 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #131,379 | 129 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.8%) | Down 8,845 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-9.3%) | Down 12,891 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 Blumeyer 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 | #131,379 | #144,270 | -9.8% |
| Count | 129 | 117 | -9.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Blumeyer bearers went from 129 to 117 (-9.3% change). The surname moved down 12,891 positions in the national ranking, going from #131,379 to #144,270.
FAQ
Blumeyer surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Blumeyer?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Blumeyer. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Blumeyer?
Blumeyer ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 117 people with the surname Blumeyer. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Blumeyer.
Has Blumeyer become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Blumeyer went from 129 recorded bearers to 117. That is a decrease of 12 (-9.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #131,379 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Blumeyer?
Among Census respondents with the surname Blumeyer, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Two or More Races (2.6%). 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 Blumeyer in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.2% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Blumeyer appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.2%), Hispanic (2.6%), Two or More Races (2.6%). 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 Blumeyer (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 Blumeyer mean?
An occupational surname referring to a flower gardener or botanist. 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 Blumeyer (0.04 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 Blumeyer?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people are called Blumeyer at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.