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

Blumeyer, 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 Blumeyer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blumeyer in America

Blumeyer is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blumeyer surname appeared 129 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 Blumeyer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blumeyer 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 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.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blumeyer

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

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

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