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

Bumbray, 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 Bumbray surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bumbray in America

Bumbray is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bumbray surname appeared 146 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 Bumbray.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bumbray 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 Bumbray

The surname BUMBRAY is an English name that originates from the county of Yorkshire in northern England. It is thought to have derived from the Old English words "bune" meaning a hollow or valley, and "brycg" meaning a bridge, suggesting the name may have referred to someone who lived near a bridge in a valley.

The earliest recorded instance of the name BUMBRAY can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Bunebrig". This medieval manuscript, commissioned by William the Conqueror, was a survey of land ownership and values across much of England and parts of Wales.

During the 13th century, variations of the name such as "Bunebrigg" and "Bunebrigge" appeared in various records and charters from Yorkshire. It is believed that the name may have been associated with a specific place or hamlet, though the exact location has been lost to history.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname BUMBRAY was John Bumbray, who was born in Yorkshire around 1420. He was a landowner and farmer, and records show he was involved in a legal dispute over land rights in 1461.

Another notable BUMBRAY was William Bumbray, born in 1534 in the village of Bumbray near York. He was a respected scholar and author, publishing several works on theology and philosophy during the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the BUMBRAY family had established themselves in the city of York, with several members holding positions of prominence within the local government and church. One such individual was Robert Bumbray (1612-1682), who served as the Mayor of York from 1668 to 1669.

During the 18th century, the BUMBRAY surname began to spread beyond Yorkshire, with families settling in other parts of England and even venturing to the American colonies. One notable figure from this period was Samuel Bumbray (1742-1818), a successful merchant and shipping magnate based in Bristol, England.

As the centuries passed, the spelling of the name evolved, with variations such as BUMBRAY, BUMBREY, and BUMBRA appearing in various records. Despite its relatively small numbers, the BUMBRAY name has left a lasting legacy, with descendants still found in various parts of the world today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bumbray

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

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

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