2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Blymiller
A locational surname derived from a place name referring to a miller or someone who lived near a mill.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Blymiller. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Blymiller 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Blymiller in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Blymiller, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.4%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Blymiller
Among Census respondents with the surname Blymiller, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.4%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Blymiller 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 Blymiller surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.9% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino4.4% · 5
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Blymiller
Blymiller 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
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+6 bearers (+6.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,333 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+7 bearers (+6.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,548 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+6.0%) | Down 3,333 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.6%) | Up 6,548 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 Blymiller 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 | #153,769 | #147,221 | 4.3% |
| Count | 106 | 113 | 6.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Blymiller bearers went from 106 to 113 (+6.6% change). The surname moved up 6,548 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #147,221.
FAQ
Blymiller surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Blymiller?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Blymiller. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Blymiller?
Blymiller ranks #147,221 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 113 people with the surname Blymiller. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), 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 Blymiller.
Has Blymiller become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Blymiller went from 106 recorded bearers to 113. That is an increase of 7 (+6.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Blymiller?
Among Census respondents with the surname Blymiller, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.4%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Blymiller in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.9% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Blymiller appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.9%), Hispanic (4.4%), Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Blymiller (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 Blymiller mean?
A locational surname derived from a place name referring to a miller or someone who lived near a mill. 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 Blymiller (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 Blymiller?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.