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

Bumby, 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 Bumby surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bumby in America

Bumby is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bumby surname appeared 153 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 Bumby.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bumby 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 Bumby

The surname Bumby has its origins in England, dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "bumbyr" or "bumbard," which referred to a type of large barrel or cask used for storing liquids, particularly beer or wine. This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname given to those who worked as barrel makers or coopers.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Bumby can be found in the parish records of Staffordshire, England, in the year 1598. The name is also mentioned in the Hearth Tax Rolls of Leicestershire in 1670, indicating its presence in that region during that time period.

The surname Bumby has undergone various spellings over the centuries, including Bumbie, Bumbey, and Bumbye. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping during those times.

In terms of notable individuals with the surname Bumby, one of the earliest was John Bumby, a farmer who lived in the village of Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, in the mid-17th century. Records show that he was born around 1630 and passed away in 1692.

Another prominent figure was William Bumby, a renowned clockmaker from Coventry, England, who lived from 1712 to 1783. He was known for his intricate and precise timepieces, some of which are still preserved in museums today.

In the 19th century, there was Thomas Bumby, a successful merchant and philanthropist from Manchester, England. Born in 1810, he made his fortune in the textile industry and later donated a significant portion of his wealth to various charitable causes before his death in 1892.

Across the Atlantic, one of the earliest recorded instances of the Bumby surname in North America was that of Samuel Bumby, who emigrated from England to Massachusetts in the late 17th century. He settled in the town of Haverhill and worked as a farmer and landowner.

Another notable individual was Elizabeth Bumby, a pioneering educator who lived in the early 19th century. Born in London in 1792, she established one of the first schools for girls in the city of Birmingham, England, at a time when women's education was still largely neglected.

While the surname Bumby may not be among the most common in the world, it has left its mark in various regions and across different historical periods, with individuals contributing to fields such as craftsmanship, commerce, and education.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bumby

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

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

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