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

Bumbaugh, 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 Bumbaugh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bumbaugh in America

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

The Bumbaugh 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 Bumbaugh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bumbaugh 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 Bumbaugh

The surname Bumbaugh is believed to have originated in Germany during the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Baumbach," which translates to "tree brook" or "stream near trees." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a wooded stream or a brook surrounded by trees.

The earliest known records of the Bumbaugh surname can be traced back to the region of Bavaria in southern Germany. Historical documents from the 1500s mention individuals with the surname Baumbach, which was likely the original spelling before it evolved into its current form, Bumbaugh.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Hans Baumbach, who was born in the town of Augsburg, Bavaria, around 1550. He was a skilled carpenter known for his intricate woodwork and furniture designs.

In the late 17th century, the Bumbaugh surname began to appear in various regions of what is now modern-day Pennsylvania, USA. This was likely due to the influx of German immigrants seeking religious freedom and economic opportunities in the American colonies.

One notable figure with the Bumbaugh surname was Jacob Bumbaugh (1732-1815), a farmer and Revolutionary War soldier from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He fought in several key battles during the American Revolutionary War, including the Battle of Brandywine in 1777.

Another significant individual was Reverend John Bumbaugh (1785-1868), a prominent Lutheran minister who served congregations in various parts of Pennsylvania. He was known for his influential sermons and his dedication to promoting education and literacy in the communities he served.

In the 19th century, the Bumbaugh surname could be found scattered across various states in the United States, including Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. One notable figure from this era was Sarah Bumbaugh (1838-1923), a pioneer and settler who played a crucial role in the development of the town of Decatur, Illinois.

Another prominent individual with the Bumbaugh surname was Henry Bumbaugh (1865-1942), a successful businessman and entrepreneur from Pennsylvania. He founded the Bumbaugh Brothers Manufacturing Company, which produced various industrial and agricultural equipment.

As the centuries passed, the Bumbaugh surname continued to spread across different regions, with various branches of the family settling in different parts of the world. Despite its widespread distribution, the name remains rooted in its German origins, preserving the rich history and heritage associated with its earliest known ancestors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bumbaugh

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

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

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