Explore the Family Name Bluemel
The meaning of Bluemel
South German (Blümel): from a diminutive of Middle High German bluome ‘flower’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a gardener or florist or, in some cases, possibly a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a flower. Compare Blumel. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Hermann, Ralf.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bluemel in the United States?
The surname Bluemel, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, experienced a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 38,035, but by 2010, it had moved to 38,754, indicating a decrease in popularity of about 1.89%. However, the actual count of people with the Bluemel surname increased slightly from 548 to 570, an increase of 4.01%. The proportion of individuals named Bluemel per 100,000 also dropped slightly, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010, a decrease of 5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,035 | #38,754 | -1.89% |
| Count | 548 | 570 | 4.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bluemel
The ethnic identity associated with the Bluemel surname, as reported in the Decennial U.S. Census, saw some changes from 2000 to 2010. The predominance of the surname remains with those identifying as White, though this proportion decreased from 97.08% to 93.86%. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic with the Bluemel surname rose significantly from 1.09% to 3.16%, showing a change of nearly 190%. Additionally, the proportion of those reporting two or more races also rose, from 0.91% in 2000 to 2.11% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 93.86% | -3.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 3.16% | 189.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 2.11% | 131.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |