Explore the Family Name Bluem
The meaning of Bluem
German (Blüm): see Blum. The surname Bluem is also found in France (mainly Alsace and Vosges).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bluem in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bluem has risen in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname ranked at 128,797 with a count of 122, and by 2010, it had climbed to rank 124,548 with a count of 138. This represents a 3.3 percent increase in ranking and a 13.11 percent increase in the total count. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.05 between both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #128,797 | #124,548 | 3.3% |
| Count | 122 | 138 | 13.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bluem
In regards to ethnic identity, the Bluem surname saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The number of individuals identifying as White increased from 83.61 percent to 90.58 percent. There was also an emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races at 3.62 percent in 2010, which wasn't recorded in 2000. However, those identifying as Black decreased from 9.84 percent in 2000 to zero by 2010. The census data showed no individuals with the Bluem surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.61% | 90.58% | 8.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 9.84% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |