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

Bluth, 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 Bluth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bluth in America

Bluth is the 32302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bluth surname appeared 713 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 Bluth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bluth 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 Bluth

The surname BLUTH is of German origin, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. The name is believed to have originated from the Old German word "bluot," which means "blood." This connection suggests that the name may have been given to individuals with a ruddy complexion or those associated with occupations involving blood, such as butchers or soldiers.

The earliest recorded instances of the name BLUTH can be traced back to the 13th century in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. Some of the earliest documented spellings include "Bluther," "Bluter," and "Blutho." These variations reflect the evolution of the name over time and the regional differences in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

In the 14th century, the BLUTH name appeared in various municipal records and chronicles, particularly in the cities of Nuremberg and Leipzig. One notable figure from this period was Hans Bluth, a merchant and landowner who lived in Nuremberg in the late 1300s.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the BLUTH name gained prominence in various parts of Germany. In 1586, a certain Johann Bluth was recorded as a prominent scholar and theologian in the city of Wittenberg, known for his contributions to the Protestant Reformation.

The 18th century saw the BLUTH name spread to other European countries, including France and England. One notable individual from this period was Friedrich Wilhelm Bluth, a German composer and musician who lived from 1738 to 1812.

In the 19th century, the BLUTH name continued to be found across Germany and other parts of Europe. One notable figure was Karl Bluth, a German painter and illustrator born in 1825 in Dresden, who gained recognition for his landscapes and portraits.

As the BLUTH name spread across Europe and beyond, it also found its way to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. One example is Wilhelm Bluth, a German-born farmer who emigrated to the United States in the mid-19th century and settled in the state of Wisconsin.

Throughout its long history, the BLUTH surname has been associated with various professions and notable figures, from scholars and artists to merchants and farmers. While its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages in Germany, the name has since become widespread and can be found in many parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bluth

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

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

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