Explore the Family Name Blaum
The meaning of Blaum
German: possibly an altered form of Blohm, or a variant of Blaumer, a nickname for a grumpy person.
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How common is the last name Blaum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Blaum" experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Blaum was ranked 52,403rd most popular surname across the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to 57,101st place, marking a 8.97 percent decrease. The number of individuals with the Blaum surname also decreased from 372 to 357 over the same decade, a change of -4.03 percent. Additionally, the proportion of people named Blaum per 100,000 inhabitants went down by 14.29 percent, dropping from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,403 | #57,101 | -8.97% |
| Count | 372 | 357 | -4.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blaum
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes as well. Between 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded individuals with the Blaum surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a slight increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.34 percent to 1.40 percent. Those identifying as white remained the majority, making up for 94.68 percent in 2010, a minute increase from 94.62 percent in 2000. The Hispanic population also saw a slight increase, going from 2.69 percent to 2.80 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.62% | 94.68% | 0.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.69% | 2.8% | 4.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.4% | 4.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.34% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |