UK surname
A German topographic surname referring to someone living near a flowering valley or dale.
In the 1881 census there were 75 people recorded with the Blumenthal surname, ranking it #22,893 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 75, ranked #33,377, down from #22,893 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to St Anne Soho, St George in the East and Christ Church Spitalfields. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Blumenthal is 185 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has stayed broadly stable by 0.0%.
1881 census count
75
Ranked #22,893
Modern count
75
2016, ranked #33,377
Peak year
1901
185 bearers
Map years
3
1891 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Blumenthal surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Blumenthal surname density by area, 1911 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 12 | #31,134 |
| 1861 | historical | 20 | #31,364 |
| 1881 | historical | 75 | #22,893 |
| 1891 | historical | 112 | #22,291 |
| 1901 | historical | 185 | #15,892 |
| 1911 | historical | 166 | #16,756 |
| 1997 | modern | 55 | #32,114 |
| 1998 | modern | 64 | #31,562 |
| 1999 | modern | 63 | #31,798 |
| 2000 | modern | 59 | #32,217 |
| 2001 | modern | 60 | #31,985 |
| 2002 | modern | 63 | #32,113 |
| 2003 | modern | 57 | #32,704 |
| 2004 | modern | 64 | #32,286 |
| 2005 | modern | 63 | #32,602 |
| 2006 | modern | 68 | #32,441 |
| 2007 | modern | 62 | #33,346 |
| 2008 | modern | 71 | #32,753 |
| 2009 | modern | 72 | #33,021 |
| 2010 | modern | 71 | #33,401 |
| 2011 | modern | 68 | #33,613 |
| 2012 | modern | 70 | #33,638 |
| 2013 | modern | 80 | #33,058 |
| 2014 | modern | 78 | #33,270 |
| 2015 | modern | 78 | #33,210 |
| 2016 | modern | 75 | #33,377 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around St Anne Soho, St George in the East, Christ Church Spitalfields, London parishes and St Mary Whitechapel. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Anne Soho | London (Central Districts) |
| 2 | St George in the East | London (East Districts) |
| 3 | Christ Church Spitalfields | London (East Districts) |
| 4 | London parishes | London 1 |
| 5 | St Mary Whitechapel | London (East Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Blumenthal surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Blumenthal, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Blumenthal surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Blumenthal household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Blumenthal is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Blumenthal is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Blumenthal, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Blumenthal originated in Germany and is derived from the German words "blumen" meaning "flower" and "thal" meaning "valley". It is a topographic name referring to someone who lived in a valley or area where flowers grew abundantly.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Blumenthal can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Bavaria, Germany. The name was likely adopted by individuals living in areas with picturesque landscapes and fertile valleys filled with wildflowers.
In the 15th century, the name Blumenthal appeared in records from the town of Nuremberg, where a family of merchants and traders bearing the surname resided. One notable figure from this time was Hans Blumenthal, a successful merchant born in 1472 who established trade routes throughout Europe.
During the 16th century, the Blumenthal name spread to other parts of Germany, including the regions of Saxony and Silesia. In 1583, a record mentions a Johann Blumenthal, a respected scholar and theologian from the town of Wittenberg.
As people migrated across Europe, the Blumenthal name found its way to other countries. In the 17th century, a family of Blumenthals settled in the Netherlands, where the name was adapted to the Dutch spelling "Bloemendaal". One prominent member was Pieter Bloemendaal, a renowned artist born in 1658 who specialized in landscape paintings.
In the 19th century, several Blumenthals made their mark in various fields. Heinrich Blumenthal, born in 1805, was a German philosopher and writer known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy. Meanwhile, Felix Blumenthal, born in 1853, was a prominent German banker and financier who played a significant role in the industrialization of Germany.
The Blumenthal surname has also been associated with notable individuals in more recent times, such as Richard Blumenthal, born in 1946, who served as a United States Senator from Connecticut, and Sidney Blumenthal, born in 1948, an American journalist and former political aide to President Bill Clinton.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Blumenthal surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 47 Blumenthals recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.42x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 47 | 6.42x |
| Lanarkshire | 8 | 3.38x |
| Lancashire | 6 | 0.69x |
| Yorkshire | 5 | 0.69x |
| Northumberland | 4 | 3.68x |
| Surrey | 3 | 0.84x |
| Cornwall | 1 | 1.21x |
| Durham | 1 | 0.46x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St George In East London in Middlesex leads with 15 Blumenthals recorded in 1881 and an index of 218.02x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| St George In East London | 15 | 218.02x |
| Gorbals | 8 | 571.43x |
| Barrow In Furness | 6 | 50.80x |
| Hampstead London | 6 | 52.68x |
| Islington London | 6 | 8.46x |
| Spitalfields London | 5 | 90.91x |
| St George Hanover Square | 5 | 38.79x |
| Tottenham | 5 | 42.92x |
| Elswick | 4 | 46.03x |
| Holy Trinity | 3 | 17.20x |
| Southwark St George Martyr | 3 | 20.38x |
| St Andrew Holborn London | 2 | 63.09x |
| Bishopwearmouth | 1 | 5.35x |
| Falmouth | 1 | 34.13x |
| Linthorpe | 1 | 23.09x |
| Manningham | 1 | 11.20x |
| St Anne Soho London | 1 | 23.92x |
| St Pancras London | 1 | 1.70x |
| Whitechapel London | 1 | 13.87x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Blumenthal surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Blumenthal surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Blumenthal households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 7 |
| Tailor | 4 |
| Merchant | 2 |
| Agent | 1 |
| Charwoman | 1 |
| Cigarmaker | 1 |
| Clerk | 1 |
| Commission Agent | 1 |
| Exchange Broker Capt 23rd RV | 1 |
| Foreign Banker Lieut 23rd Mx R V C | 1 |
| Foreign Correspondant | 1 |
| Glazier | 1 |
| Nurse | 1 |
| Painter Employing 3 Men | 1 |
| Sailmaker (MS) | 1 |
| Slipper Maker (Shoe) | 1 |
| Slipper Makers Wife | 1 |
| Stuff Merch Clerk | 1 |
| Traveller And Hebrew & English Teacher | 1 |
| Waiter | 1 |
| Watch Jobber | 1 |
| Watchmaker Repair | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 75 people were recorded with the Blumenthal surname. That placed it at #22,893 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 75 in 2016. That gives Blumenthal a modern rank of #33,377.
A German topographic surname referring to someone living near a flowering valley or dale.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Blumenthal bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.