2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bluthardt
A German surname meaning "bloody brave" or "brave to the point of bloodshed".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Bluthardt. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bluthardt surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Bluthardt in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bluthardt, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bluthardt
The surname Bluthardt is of German origin, originating in the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German words "blut," meaning blood, and "hart," meaning hard or tough, possibly referring to a person with a strong or robust constitution.
The earliest known records of the name date back to the late 1300s in the region of Bavaria, where it was often spelled as "Bluthart" or "Bluthardt." It is likely that the name originated in this area, as many German surnames were derived from personal characteristics or occupations during this time period.
In the 15th century, the Bluthardt name appeared in various church records and tax documents throughout southern Germany, indicating its spread across the region. One notable mention is in the Kaufbeurer Stadtbuch (Kaufbeuren City Book) from 1481, which lists a Andreas Bluthardt as a landowner in the town.
As the name continued to evolve, variations in spelling became more common, with some examples including "Blutthardt," "Bluthart," and "Bluthart." These variations were often based on regional dialects and the preferences of local scribes.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname was Hans Bluthardt, born in Augsburg, Germany, in 1522. He was a prominent merchant and member of the city's guild system. Another notable figure was Johannes Bluthardt (1568-1638), a Lutheran theologian and author from Nürnberg.
In the 17th century, the Bluthardt name gained recognition with the birth of Christoph Bluthardt (1617-1681), a German composer and organist known for his works in the Baroque style. His compositions were widely performed and influential during his lifetime.
As the name spread throughout Germany and into neighboring regions, it continued to be associated with various professions and social classes. In the 19th century, a prominent figure was Carl Bluthardt (1822-1897), a German industrialist and entrepreneur who founded a successful manufacturing company in Berlin.
Throughout its history, the Bluthardt surname has maintained a strong presence in Germany, with families carrying the name found in various regions and cities. While variations in spelling have occurred over time, the name's origins and meaning have remained rooted in its German heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bluthardt
Among Census respondents with the surname Bluthardt, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Bluthardt bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bluthardt surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.1% · 112
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 3
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bluthardt
Bluthardt appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
+10 bearers (+8.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 217 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-6 bearers (-4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,076 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+8.7%) | Up 217 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-4.8%) | Down 8,076 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bluthardt surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #134,712 | #142,788 | -6.0% |
| Count | 125 | 119 | -4.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bluthardt bearers went from 125 to 119 (-4.8% change). The surname moved down 8,076 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #142,788.
FAQ
Bluthardt surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bluthardt?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Bluthardt. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Bluthardt?
Bluthardt ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 119 people with the surname Bluthardt. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bluthardt.
Has Bluthardt become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bluthardt went from 125 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 6 (-4.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Bluthardt?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bluthardt, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bluthardt in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.1% (112 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bluthardt appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.1%), Hispanic (2.5%), Two or More Races (2.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bluthardt (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bluthardt mean?
A German surname meaning "bloody brave" or "brave to the point of bloodshed". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bluthardt (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Bluthardt?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.