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

Blumling, 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 Blumling surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blumling in America

Blumling is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blumling surname appeared 182 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 Blumling.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blumling 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 Blumling

The surname BLUMLING is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Bavaria, where it was initially spelled as "Blümling" or "Blumlein." The name is derived from the German word "Blume," meaning "flower," and the diminutive suffix "-ling," which indicates a smaller version or a derivative.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BLUMLING surname can be found in a parish record from the town of Augsburg, dated 1487. This record mentions a certain Hans Blümling, a landowner and farmer in the region. Another early reference comes from the city of Nuremberg, where a merchant named Konrad Blumlein is documented in a guild register from 1512.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the BLUMLING name appears in various historical documents across southern Germany. In 1589, a manuscript from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber mentions a baker named Georg Blümling. Additionally, the Weikersheim parish records from 1624 include the birth of a child named Anna Catharina Blumling.

The BLUMLING surname is also associated with several notable individuals throughout history. In the late 17th century, Johann Michael Blumling (1663-1732) was a renowned composer and organist from the city of Ingolstadt. His works, particularly his organ compositions, were highly regarded during his lifetime.

Another prominent figure was Friedrich Blumling (1786-1867), a German philosopher and academic who taught at the University of Berlin. He was known for his contributions to the field of idealism and his critique of Kantian philosophy.

In the 19th century, a family of BLUMLING artisans and craftsmen lived in the town of Freiburg im Breisgau. They were renowned for their skilled woodcarving and furniture-making. One member of this family, Wilhelm Blumling (1828-1901), gained recognition for his intricate woodcarvings adorning local churches and public buildings.

The BLUMLING surname can also be traced back to various place names in southern Germany, such as Blumlingen, a small village near the city of Ulm, and Blumlingshausen, a hamlet in the Palatinate region. These place names likely derived from the same root as the surname, suggesting a connection between the name and specific geographical locations.

Throughout its history, the BLUMLING surname has undergone slight variations in spelling, including "Blümling," "Blumlein," and "Blumling." However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent, reflecting its ties to the German language and the region's floral imagery.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blumling

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

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

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