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

Turnblom, 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 Turnblom surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Turnblom in America

Turnblom is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Turnblom surname appeared 155 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 Turnblom.

We can also compare 2010 data for Turnblom 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 Turnblom

The surname Turnblom originates from Sweden, with its earliest known usage dating back to the 16th century. It is a combination of two Old Swedish words, "turn" meaning "tower" or "turret," and "blom" meaning "flower." This suggests that the name may have been derived from an individual who resided near a tower adorned with flowers or a location known for its flowering towers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Turnblom surname can be found in the Swedish Census Rolls of 1570, where a man named Johan Turnblom was listed as a resident of the town of Östersund. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Nils Turnblom (1630-1692) was a prominent clergyman and author who served as a pastor in Stora Tuna, Dalarna. His writings on religious subjects were widely read and influential during his lifetime.

During the 18th century, the Turnblom name gained further recognition with the birth of Carl Johan Turnblom (1748-1820), a renowned Swedish architect. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Stockholm, including the Opera House and the Royal Palace's northern wing.

In the 19th century, the name continued to be associated with notable individuals, such as Gustaf Turnblom (1857-1928), a successful businessman and industrialist who founded the Turnblom Manufacturing Company, which produced high-quality tools and machinery.

Another prominent figure bearing the Turnblom surname was Ingrid Turnblom (1890-1976), a pioneering Swedish feminist and author who fought for women's rights and gender equality through her writings and activism.

Throughout its history, the Turnblom surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including clergy, architects, businesspeople, and social activists, all of whom have contributed to the rich cultural tapestry of Sweden.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Turnblom

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

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

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