2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Blumkin
A Yiddish surname derived from the German word "Blume" meaning flower.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Blumkin. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Blumkin 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Blumkin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Blumkin, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Black (1.0%) and Hispanic (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Blumkin
The surname Blumkin has its origins in Central Europe, specifically in the regions of modern-day Germany and Poland. It is believed to have emerged during the late Middle Ages, around the 15th or 16th century. The name is derived from the German word "Blume," meaning "flower," and the diminutive suffix "-kin," indicating a small or endearing form. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone associated with flowers, such as a florist or a gardener.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blumkin can be found in the Prussian census records of the 17th century, where several families with this surname were documented in the regions of East Prussia and Pomerania. Variations in spelling, such as Blumchen and Blümchen, were also commonly found in these records, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal variations of the time.
In the 18th century, the name Blumkin appeared in several historical documents and records from various parts of Central Europe. For example, Johann Blumkin, a merchant from Silesia (now part of Poland), is mentioned in a trade register from 1732. Additionally, a family by the name of Blumkin is recorded as residing in the village of Zörbig, near Leipzig, in the late 18th century.
One notable figure bearing the surname Blumkin was Hans Blumkin (1843-1919), a German-born author and journalist who emigrated to the United States in the late 19th century. He was known for his writings on politics and social issues, and his work contributed to the intellectual discourse of the time.
Another individual of note was Anna Blumkin (1878-1952), a Polish-born activist and suffragette who played a significant role in the women's rights movement in the early 20th century. She was instrumental in advocating for women's suffrage and equal rights in her home country.
In the realm of academia, the name Blumkin is associated with Friedrich Blumkin (1892-1967), a renowned German mathematician and professor at the University of Berlin. His contributions to the field of abstract algebra and group theory were widely recognized and influential.
Additionally, the surname Blumkin has been linked to several place names throughout Central Europe, such as the village of Blumkindorf in Saxony, Germany, and the town of Blumkino in the Lublin region of Poland. These place names likely derived from the presence of families bearing the Blumkin surname in those areas.
While the surname Blumkin may not be among the most common or well-known names today, its historical roots and significance in Central European history are undeniable. The name's association with flowers and its enduring presence in various records and accounts offer a fascinating glimpse into the lives and stories of those who bore this distinctive surname over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Blumkin
Among Census respondents with the surname Blumkin, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Black (1.0%) and Hispanic (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Blumkin 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 Blumkin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.2% · 101
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Blumkin
Blumkin 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
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+8 bearers (+7.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,373 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-9 bearers (-7.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,769 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.5%) | Down 1,373 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.9%) | Down 7,769 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 Blumkin 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 | #145,220 | #152,989 | -5.3% |
| Count | 114 | 105 | -7.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Blumkin bearers went from 114 to 105 (-7.9% change). The surname moved down 7,769 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #152,989.
FAQ
Blumkin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Blumkin?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Blumkin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Blumkin?
Blumkin ranks #152,989 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 105 people with the surname Blumkin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), 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 Blumkin.
Has Blumkin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Blumkin went from 114 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 9 (-7.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Blumkin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Blumkin, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Black (1.0%) and Hispanic (1.0%). 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 Blumkin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.2% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Blumkin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.2%), Black (1.0%), Hispanic (1.0%). 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 Blumkin (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 Blumkin mean?
A Yiddish surname derived from the German word "Blume" meaning flower. 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 Blumkin (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 Americans have the surname Blumkin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.