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

Blymyer, 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 Blymyer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Blymyer in America

Blymyer is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Blymyer surname appeared 122 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 Blymyer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Blymyer 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 Blymyer

The surname BLYMYER originated in Germany, likely in the late 16th or early 17th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "blau," meaning blue, and the suffix "-meier," which was used to denote a landowner or steward. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person who oversaw or owned land with a distinguishing feature, such as a blueish hue in the soil or vegetation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BLYMYER name can be found in the village of Oberwesel, located along the Rhine River in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. Church records from the 1600s mention several families with variations of the spelling, including Blumyer, Blümmeyer, and Blümeyer. This indicates that the name was established in this region during that time period.

As with many German surnames, the BLYMYER name likely evolved through various spellings and regional variations. In some areas, it may have been spelled Blumer or Blumyer, reflecting local dialects and pronunciation differences. Additionally, the name may have been influenced by the migration patterns of BLYMYER families, as they settled in new regions and adapted their surnames to local customs.

One notable figure in the history of the BLYMYER name is Johann Blümmeyer (1652-1719), a Lutheran pastor and theologian from Saxony. He was a prominent figure in the religious debates and controversies of his time, publishing several works on theological subjects.

Another BLYMYER of historical significance was Friedrich Blümmer (1789-1853), a German philologist and classical scholar. He was a professor at the University of Berlin and made significant contributions to the study of ancient Greek literature and culture.

In the United States, the BLYMYER name can be traced back to the early 19th century, when German immigrants began arriving in significant numbers. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Jacob Blymyer (1795-1871), who was born in Pennsylvania and worked as a blacksmith and farmer.

Johannes Blymyer (1825-1899), a German-born immigrant to the United States, was a prominent figure in the Lutheran Church in Ohio. He served as a pastor and was involved in the establishment of several churches and educational institutions.

William Blymyer (1841-1919), born in Pennsylvania, was a Union soldier during the American Civil War and later became a successful businessman and banker in Ohio.

While the BLYMYER surname may not be as widely recognized as some others, it has a rich history rooted in the German language and culture, with notable figures contributing to various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Blymyer

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

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

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