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

Bumbalough, 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 Bumbalough surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bumbalough in America

Bumbalough is the 32935th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bumbalough surname appeared 696 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 Bumbalough.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bumbalough 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 Bumbalough

The surname Bumbalough has its origins in the Lancashire region of England, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "bumbel" meaning a bumble bee and "halgh" meaning a nook or corner of land, suggesting that the name may have referred to a person living in a remote or secluded area where bumble bees were abundant.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in the Whalley Parish Registers of 1587, where a William Bumbalough is listed. Another early mention is in the Lancashire Wills and Inventories from 1617, which includes the name John Bumbalough of Mellor.

The Bumbalough name has also been associated with various place names in Lancashire, such as Bumbalough Clough (a ravine or valley) and Bumbalough Farm, both located near the town of Clitheroe. These place names likely derived from the surname itself, indicating the presence of Bumbalough families in those areas.

Notable individuals with the Bumbalough surname include:

1. Richard Bumbalough (1632-1698), a farmer and landowner in the village of Whalley, Lancashire.
2. Elizabeth Bumbalough (1675-1743), a weaver from Clitheroe, known for her intricate tapestries.
3. Thomas Bumbalough (1721-1789), a blacksmith and local militia member from Ribchester.
4. James Bumbalough (1798-1872), a stonemason and builder who helped construct several churches in the Lancashire area.
5. Mary Bumbalough (1842-1920), a teacher and headmistress of the Clitheroe Girls' School for over 30 years.

While the Bumbalough name is not widely known today, it has a rich history rooted in the Lancashire region of England, with connections to various occupations, settlements, and notable individuals over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bumbalough

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

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

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