2000
#107,565
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 153
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Allumbaugh
A German surname originating from the village of Allumbach.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Allumbaugh. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Allumbaugh surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Allumbaugh in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Allumbaugh, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Allumbaugh
The surname Allumbaugh is of German origin, and it is believed to have emerged in the 15th century. The name is derived from the Old German word "alum," which means "all" or "everything," and the word "baugh," which means "town" or "village." This suggests that the name may have originated from a place name, referring to someone who lived in a town or village that was considered significant or encompassing.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Allumbaugh can be traced back to the regions of Bavaria and Saxony in Germany. In historical documents from the late 15th century, variations of the name, such as "Alumbaugh" and "Alumbagh," were found, indicating the gradual evolution of the spelling over time.
One notable mention of the name Allumbaugh appears in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a compilation of historical documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 16th century. This record provides evidence of the name's presence in the area during that period.
Among the earliest known individuals with the surname Allumbaugh was Hans Allumbaugh, who was born in 1562 in the town of Bamberg, Bavaria. He was a respected artisan and craftsman, known for his intricate woodcarvings that adorned local churches and buildings.
Another notable figure was Maria Allumbaugh, born in 1604 in the village of Zwickau, Saxony. She was a prominent figure in the local community, renowned for her charitable works and efforts to support the less fortunate during times of hardship.
In the 18th century, Johann Allumbaugh (1725-1798) gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker in the city of Dresden, Saxony. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the nobility and the wealthy elite of the region.
Later, in the 19th century, Friedrich Allumbaugh (1844-1912) was a prominent educator and scholar in the field of linguistics. He authored several influential works on the origins and development of the German language, contributing to the advancement of linguistic studies in Europe.
Lastly, Elise Allumbaugh (1878-1962), born in the town of Erfurt, Thuringia, was a renowned painter and artist whose works captured the beauty and essence of the German countryside. Her paintings are now displayed in various galleries and museums across Germany, serving as a testament to her artistic talent and vision.
These individuals, along with many others throughout history, have carried the surname Allumbaugh, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich cultural heritage associated with this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Allumbaugh
Among Census respondents with the surname Allumbaugh, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Allumbaugh bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Allumbaugh surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.4% · 109
- Two or more races4.2% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Allumbaugh
Allumbaugh appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#126,765
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 135
-18 bearers (-11.8%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 19,200 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-17 bearers (-12.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,746 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #107,565 | 153 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #126,765 | 135 | 0.05 | -18 bearers (-11.8%) | Down 19,200 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | -17 bearers (-12.6%) | Down 16,746 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Allumbaugh surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #126,765 | #143,511 | -13.2% |
| Count | 135 | 118 | -12.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -21.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Allumbaugh bearers went from 135 to 118 (-12.6% change). The surname moved down 16,746 positions in the national ranking, going from #126,765 to #143,511.
FAQ
Allumbaugh surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Allumbaugh?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Allumbaugh. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Allumbaugh?
Allumbaugh ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Allumbaugh. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Allumbaugh.
Has Allumbaugh become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Allumbaugh went from 135 recorded bearers to 118. That is a decrease of 17 (-12.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #126,765 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Allumbaugh?
Among Census respondents with the surname Allumbaugh, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Hispanic (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Allumbaugh in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.4% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Allumbaugh appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.4%), Two or More Races (4.2%), Hispanic (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Allumbaugh (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Allumbaugh mean?
A German surname originating from the village of Allumbach. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Allumbaugh (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Allumbaugh?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.