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

Blymiller, 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 Blymiller surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blymiller in America

Blymiller is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blymiller surname appeared 106 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 Blymiller.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blymiller 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 Blymiller

The surname Blymiller originated in Germany during the late medieval period, likely in the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Middle High German words "bluomel" meaning "flower" and "mülner" or "müller" referring to a miller or one who operates a mill. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked at a mill where flowers grew abundantly.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the town records of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a well-preserved medieval town in Bavaria, Germany. In the year 1387, a man named Hans Blymiller is listed as a resident and landowner within the town's walls.

In the 16th century, the Blymiller name appeared in various church records and tax rolls across southern Germany, particularly in the regions of Swabia and Franconia. Notable individuals from this time period include Jakob Blymiller (1523-1591), a prominent wheat miller from Ulm, and Anna Blymiller (1547-1622), a respected midwife in the city of Nuremberg.

As the Blymiller family spread across German-speaking lands over the centuries, the name underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Blümiller, Blümler, and Blumiller. Some members of the family eventually migrated to other parts of Europe and beyond, carrying the name with them.

In the 18th century, Johannes Blymiller (1712-1786), a skilled clockmaker from Augsburg, gained recognition for his intricate timepieces, which are now highly sought after by collectors.

During the 19th century, the Blymiller name appeared in various historical records across Germany and neighboring countries. One notable figure was Karl Blymiller (1856-1932), a prominent architect from Munich who designed several iconic buildings in the city, including the Neue Pinakothek art museum.

Throughout its history, the Blymiller surname has been associated with individuals from various professions, including millers, craftsmen, artisans, and professionals, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have carried this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blymiller

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

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

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