Bloom Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

If your family name is Bloom, its origin lies with Blum, a long-established German surname. The name is generally explained as “Flower”.

Spelling and variants

Bloom is listed among the recognised spellings of Blum. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists. Related forms: Blume.

Heraldry and the Bloom name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Blum surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Research your Bloom family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.