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

Blustein, 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 Blustein surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blustein in America

Blustein is the 78040th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blustein surname appeared 245 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 Blustein.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blustein 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 Blustein

The surname Blustein is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the 15th century. It is derived from the German word "Blut," meaning "blood," and the suffix "-stein," which means "stone." The name likely originated as a descriptive surname for someone with a ruddy complexion or a person who worked in a profession that involved bloodshed, such as a butcher or a soldier.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blustein can be found in the Bavarian town of Augsburg, where a merchant named Hans Blustein was mentioned in a local registry in 1468. The name also appears in various records from the nearby regions of Swabia and Franconia during the late 15th and early 16th centuries.

In the 17th century, the Blustein name gained recognition with the birth of Johann Christoph Blustein (1638-1712), a renowned German theologian and scholar who served as a professor at the University of Jena. His works on biblical exegesis and church history were widely influential during his time.

Another notable figure bearing the Blustein surname was Friedrich Wilhelm Blustein (1792-1864), a Prussian military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and later served as a commander in the Prussian army. He was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

As the Blustein family spread across Europe, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Blutstein, Bluthstein, and Bludstein. In the 19th century, a branch of the family settled in the Austrian Empire, where they adopted the spelling Blustein.

One of the most prominent Blusteins of the modern era was Max Blustein (1874-1947), an Austrian-born entrepreneur and philanthropist who made his fortune in the textile industry. He played a significant role in supporting Jewish causes and advocating for the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine.

Another noteworthy figure was Raphael Blustein (1888-1957), a Russian-born artist and sculptor who gained recognition for his avant-garde works and contributions to the Constructivist movement. His sculptures and reliefs can be found in museums and galleries around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blustein

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

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

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