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

Blumhardt, 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 Blumhardt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blumhardt in America

Blumhardt is the 72332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blumhardt surname appeared 269 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 Blumhardt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blumhardt 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 Blumhardt

The surname Blumhardt originated in Germany, with its roots tracing back to the 14th century. It is derived from the German words "Blume" meaning flower and "hart" meaning hardy or strong, suggesting that the name may have been initially given to someone associated with floriculture or might have been a descriptive name for a person with a resilient nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Blumhardt surname is found in the town records of Nürnberg, where a certain Hanns Blumhardt was mentioned as a citizen in 1387. The name also appears in the tax records of the city of Augsburg in 1472, indicating its presence in various regions of southern Germany during the Middle Ages.

In the 16th century, the Blumhardt family gained prominence in the town of Calw, located in the Black Forest region of present-day Baden-Württemberg. Johannes Blumhardt (1605-1680), a renowned theologian and author, was born in Calw and served as a pastor in the nearby town of Rottenburg am Neckar. His writings on Protestant theology and his involvement in the Pietist movement had a significant impact on the religious landscape of the time.

The Blumhardt name also found its way into historical records in other parts of Europe. In 1683, a certain Heinrich Blumhardt was mentioned in a land deed in the town of Strasbourg, which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire (present-day France). This suggests that the name had spread beyond the borders of Germany by the 17th century.

One of the most notable bearers of the Blumhardt surname was Christoph Blumhardt (1805-1880), a German Lutheran pastor and theologian. He was born in Stuttgart and is best known for his involvement in the Pietist revival movement and his efforts to establish a Christian community in the village of Bad Boll.

Another significant figure was Johann Christoph Blumhardt (1842-1919), the son of Christoph Blumhardt. He continued his father's work and played a pivotal role in the spiritual revival movement in Germany during the late 19th century. His writings and teachings had a profound impact on the development of Christian theology and spirituality.

In more recent times, the Blumhardt surname has been associated with various fields, including academia, literature, and the arts. One notable bearer was Hans Blumhardt (1892-1969), a German poet and writer who was part of the Expressionist literary movement in the early 20th century.

Overall, the surname Blumhardt has a rich history rooted in the German-speaking regions of Europe, with its earliest known origins dating back to the late Middle Ages. Throughout the centuries, individuals bearing this name have made significant contributions to various aspects of society, particularly in the realms of theology, literature, and cultural movements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blumhardt

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

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

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