Find out how popular the last name Bumann is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bumann.

Bumann, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bumann surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bumann in America

Bumann is the 49723rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bumann surname appeared 422 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bumann.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bumann to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bumann

The surname BUMANN is of German origin and dates back to the late medieval period, around the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was initially spelled as "Baumann" or "Bawmann." The name is derived from the German words "Bau" meaning "farmer" or "peasant," and "Mann" meaning "man."

In its early days, the name was primarily associated with individuals who worked in agriculture or were involved in farming activities. Historical records from the 15th century mention several instances of the name appearing in various documents, such as land registries and municipal records from towns in Bavaria.

One of the earliest known references to the name BUMANN can be found in a manuscript dated 1437, which mentions a certain "Hans Baumann" from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. This document is currently housed in the Bavarian State Library in Munich.

As the name spread to other regions of Germany, it underwent some variations in spelling, including "Bauman," "Bawman," and eventually "Bumann." These variations were likely influenced by local dialects and the way the name was pronounced in different areas.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, several notable individuals bearing the surname BUMANN emerged. One such person was Johann Bumann (1518-1591), a renowned theologian and reformer from the city of Nuremberg. Another notable figure was Andreas Bumann (1628-1696), a celebrated composer and organist from Saxony.

In the 18th century, the name BUMANN gained prominence in the literary world with the birth of Johann Christian Bumann (1737-1805), a German poet and playwright from Leipzig. His works, which included several plays and collections of poems, were widely acclaimed during his time.

As the name spread beyond Germany, it also found its way to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas through immigration. One notable bearer of the name in the United States was Carl Bumann (1879-1961), a successful entrepreneur and industrialist who founded the Bumann Brothers Brewery in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Throughout its history, the surname BUMANN has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, artisans, scholars, and professionals. While its origins can be traced back to the agricultural communities of medieval Bavaria, the name has since spread across the globe, carrying with it a rich heritage and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bumann

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bumann.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bumann was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bumann has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bumann was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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