Summary
The surname BLUM has German origins. It is derived from the Middle High German word 'bluom' meaning 'flower'. Some variations of this surname include Bloom, Blume, and Blumen. The name may have initially been a descriptive name for someone who worked as a florist or had associations with flowers. Over time, the surname has spread to various countries due to migration and is now found in different parts of the world.There are
17458
Blums in the USABlum is the
2072nd
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Blum
JuliusBlum
Julius Blum was an Austrian entrepreneur and founder of the international company Julius Blum GmbH, which specializes in the production of furniture fittings.RobertBlum
Robert Blum was a German revolutionary and politician who played a significant role in the Revolutions of 1848 in the German states.AndreasBlum
Andreas Blum is a German journalist and television presenter known for his work on the political talk show 'Anne Will.'KarlBlum
Karl Blum was an Austrian painter and graphic artist known for his expressionist style and his works depicting landscapes and architecture.LeonardBlum
Leonard Blum is an American attorney and legal scholar who has served as the Dean of the UCLA School of Law and as a federal prosecutor.AnitaBlum
Anita Blum is a French actress known for her roles in classic French films such as 'Breathless' and 'Jules and Jim.'HermannBlumenau
Hermann Blumenau was a German physician and immigrant who founded the city of Blumenau in Brazil and played a significant role in the colonization of the region by German settlers.SimoneBlum
Simone Blum is a German equestrian who won the individual gold medal in show jumping at the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games.RichardBlum
Richard Blum is an American investor and philanthropist, known for his successful career in private equity and his marriage to U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein.FritzBlumer
Fritz Blumer was a Swiss politician who served as the President of Switzerland in 1948 and played a significant role in the country's post-World War II reconstruction.Blum Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'Blum' is of German and Jewish origin. It is derived from the Middle High German word 'bluomen,' which means 'flower' or 'blossom.' The name likely originated as a nickname for someone associated with flowers or as a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent flower or blossom.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Blum' is found primarily in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Jewish communities worldwide. There are also smaller populations of individuals with the surname 'Blum' in countries with significant German or Jewish immigration, such as the United States, Argentina, and Israel.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Blum' include 'Bloom,' 'Blume,' 'Blumen,' 'Blumer,' 'Blumenfeld,' 'Bloem,' 'Blohm,' 'Bloomenkamp,' 'Bloomberg,' and 'Bloemer.' These variations may differ based on regional dialects and spelling conventions.
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Blum' have migrated and immigrated to various countries throughout history, particularly during periods of German and Jewish emigration. This includes individuals who sought refuge or opportunities in countries such as the United States, Argentina, Israel, and Brazil.