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

Bumb, 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 Bumb surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bumb in America

Bumb is the 57516th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bumb surname appeared 354 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 Bumb.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bumb 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 Bumb

The surname BUMB is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Middle High German word "bum," which means "tree trunk" or "log." This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname given to individuals who worked with trees or timber, such as lumberjacks or woodcutters.

In the late 16th century, the name BUMB appeared in various historical records from the German states, such as tax rolls and church registries. One notable early bearer of the name was Hans BUMB, a woodworker from the town of Heidelberg, who was mentioned in a guild record from 1587.

As the name BUMB spread across Germany and into neighboring regions, variations in spelling emerged, including Bumm, Bummb, and Bumme. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling conventions of the time.

In the 17th century, some BUMB families began to migrate to other parts of Europe, particularly to the Netherlands and England. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in England was that of Johann BUMB, a German immigrant who settled in London in the 1650s and worked as a barrel maker.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname BUMB. One such person was Johann Jakob BUMB (1732-1805), a German theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious topics. Another was Karl BUMB (1860-1926), a German politician and member of the Reichstag (Imperial Parliament) during the early 20th century.

Other noteworthy BUMB individuals include:

1. Peter BUMB (1806-1878), a German-American artist known for his landscape paintings.
2. Friedrich BUMB (1819-1893), a German architect who designed several notable buildings in Berlin.
3. Hildegard BUMB (1895-1972), a German opera singer who performed at the Berlin State Opera in the 1920s and 1930s.
4. Hans BUMB (1920-2003), a German professional soccer player who played for several clubs, including Bayern Munich.
5. Gerhard BUMB (1931-2015), a German sculptor and artist known for his abstract works in metal and stone.

While the surname BUMB was initially concentrated in Germany and its surrounding regions, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. The name remains a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of its German origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bumb

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

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 Bumb 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 Bumb 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 Bumb was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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