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

Blunck, 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 Blunck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blunck in America

Blunck is the 41100th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blunck surname appeared 530 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 Blunck.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blunck 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 Blunck

The surname BLUNCK is of German origin, dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around modern-day Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

The name BLUNCK is thought to have derived from the Old German word "blunk," which referred to a shining or gleaming object. Some linguists suggest that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to individuals with bright, shining hair or a fair complexion.

In the earliest recorded instances, the name appeared with various spellings, such as "Blunck," "Blunk," "Bluncke," and "Blunke." These variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions in medieval times.

One of the earliest documented references to the BLUNCK name can be found in the records of the town of Lübeck, dating back to the 14th century. These records mention several individuals bearing the surname, indicating its presence in the region during that time.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the BLUNCK surname. One prominent example is Hans Blunck (1888-1963), a German writer and poet who gained recognition for his works celebrating the beauty of nature and the rural lifestyle.

Another noteworthy figure was Johann Blunck (1510-1585), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in the Duchy of Pomerania.

In the realm of science, Hans Blunck (1900-1972) was a German physicist and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of radar technology during World War II.

The BLUNCK surname also has connections to the maritime world. Johann Blunck (1792-1858) was a renowned German shipbuilder and naval architect who designed and constructed several notable vessels in the early 19th century.

Additionally, records from the 16th century indicate the presence of a family named Blunck in the town of Rostock, where they were involved in the local government and trade activities.

While the BLUNCK surname has its roots in northern Germany, over the centuries, it has spread to other regions and countries through migration and diaspora. However, its origins and early history remain deeply rooted in the northern Germanic territories.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blunck

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

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

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