Explore the Family Name Blumstein
The meaning of Blumstein
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Blume ‘flower’ + German Stein ‘stone’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Heshy, Igal, Isidor, Meyer, Simche.
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How common is the last name Blumstein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Blumstein saw a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 46,614th most common surname, and by 2010 it had fallen slightly to the 47,614th rank, showing a decline of 2.15%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.49%, going from 430 in 2000 to 445 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people declined by 6.25% during the same period, moving from 0.16 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,614 | #47,614 | -2.15% |
| Count | 430 | 445 | 3.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blumstein
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Blumstein also underwent changes between the years 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.05% of those with this surname identified as White, which rose slightly to 97.08% by 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, who made up 1.86% and 1.63% of the Blumstein population respectively in 2000, were no longer present in the 2010 data. The census for 2010 recorded a new category not seen in the previous year's data, with 1.35% of Blumsteins identifying with two or more races. The proportions of Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native individuals remained stable at 0.00% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 97.08% | 1.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.86% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |