Explore the Family Name Bloemker
The meaning of Bloemker
German (Blömker): derivative of Bloem or Blom ‘flower’; compare Bloemer 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bloemker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bloemker has undergone a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 45,909th and by 2010, it had slipped to the 47,706th position, representing a change of -3.91%. Despite the decreased ranking, the number of individuals carrying the name increased slightly from 438 in 2000 to 444 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 1.37%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decline of -6.25%, falling from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,909 | #47,706 | -3.91% |
| Count | 438 | 444 | 1.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bloemker
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the Bloemker surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, a significant majority of the bearers are identified as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 99.54% identified themselves as White, though this percentage saw a minor decline to 98.42% by 2010. Other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either nonexistent or suppressed for privacy during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.54% | 98.42% | -1.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |