Explore the Family Name Blumenshine
The meaning of Blumenshine
Americanized form of German Blumenschein.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Blumenshine in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Blumenshine has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 57,252 in popularity, with 333 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, despite the number of people named Blumenshine increasing to 347, its rank dropped to 58,481, indicating a 2.15% decline in popularity. However, the proportion of individuals named Blumenshine per 100,000 remained stable at 0.12.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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Rank | #57,252 | #58,481 | -2.15% |
Count | 333 | 347 | 4.2% |
Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blumenshine
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnicity associated with the Blumenshine surname. In 2000, about 97.6% of those bearing the surname identified as White, but by 2010 that percentage fell to 92.22%. Over the same period, there was a notable increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.5% to 3.17%. Additionally, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native emerged at 2.31%, while the Hispanic representation also began at 1.73%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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White | 97.6% | 92.22% | -5.51% |
Two or More Races | 1.5% | 3.17% | 111.33% |
American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
Hispanic | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |