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

Blumstein, 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 Blumstein surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blumstein in America

Blumstein is the 47614th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blumstein surname appeared 445 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 Blumstein.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blumstein 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 Blumstein

The surname Blumstein originates from Germany, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the German words "Blume" meaning flower and "Stein" meaning stone, suggesting a possible connection to a place name or occupation related to the cultivation or trade of flowers.

One of the earliest known records of the Blumstein name can be found in the town archives of Nürnberg, where a certain Hans Blumstein is mentioned as a respected merchant and citizen in the year 1542. This indicates that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.

In the 17th century, the Blumstein family appears to have spread to other parts of Germany, with records showing individuals bearing the name in cities like Leipzig and Frankfurt. One notable figure from this era is Johann Blumstein (1620-1687), a renowned theologian and author who served as a professor at the University of Leipzig.

As the Blumstein family continued to grow and disperse, some members found their way to other parts of Europe. In the late 18th century, a Blumstein family settled in the town of Olomouc, which was then part of the Austrian Empire (now in the Czech Republic). This branch of the family produced several notable figures, including Josef Blumstein (1765-1825), a respected lawyer and judge.

The 19th century saw the Blumstein name spread further, with individuals bearing the surname appearing in records from countries like France and England. One notable example is the French artist and illustrator, Émile Blumstein (1838-1912), whose works were widely celebrated during his lifetime.

Another significant figure was the German-born American businessman and philanthropist, Isaac Blumstein (1852-1934), who made his fortune in the textile industry and donated generously to various charitable causes, including the establishment of the Blumstein Nursing Home in New York City.

Throughout its history, the Blumstein surname has been associated with a wide range of professions and accomplishments, from academics and artists to entrepreneurs and philanthropists. While its origins may be rooted in a simple combination of German words, the name has taken on a rich and diverse legacy over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blumstein

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

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

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