2000
#122,534
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 130
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Bumiller
A German surname derived from a place name containing "Bumel," meaning a rounded hilltop.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Bumiller. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bumiller surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Bumiller in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bumiller, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bumiller
The surname Bumiller originated in Germany, tracing its roots back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Middle High German word "buh," which means "farmer" or "peasant," combined with the word "miller," referring to someone who operated a grain mill. This suggests that the name was likely given to individuals who worked as millers or came from families involved in agriculture and milling.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Bumiller can be found in various German historical records and documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. Some of the earliest mentions include references to individuals named Bumiller in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the Kingdom of Saxony, and the Monumenta Germaniae Historica, a comprehensive collection of sources on German history from the Carolingian period to the 19th century.
One notable historical figure bearing the Bumiller surname was Johannes Bumiller, a German theologian and reformer who lived from 1484 to 1548. He was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation and played a significant role in the spread of Lutheran teachings in parts of Germany.
Another notable individual was Hans Bumiller, a German painter and engraver who lived from 1542 to 1608. He is known for his intricate woodcuts and engravings depicting religious and allegorical scenes, as well as his contributions to the development of the German Renaissance art style.
In the 19th century, Johann Bumiller (1824-1898) was a respected German architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings and public spaces in Bavaria and other parts of southern Germany.
The Bumiller surname can also be found in various place names and geographical locations throughout Germany, such as Bumillerhof, a small village in the state of Baden-Württemberg, and Bumillerbach, a stream located in the same region.
While the surname Bumiller has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including the United States and other countries, due to emigration and travel. However, its origins and historical significance can be traced back to its Germanic beginnings and the individuals who bore this name throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bumiller
Among Census respondents with the surname Bumiller, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Bumiller bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bumiller surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.7% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.4% · 4
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bumiller
Bumiller appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-24 bearers (-18.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 31,235 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+11 bearers (+10.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,499 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #122,534 | 130 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | -24 bearers (-18.5%) | Down 31,235 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.4%) | Up 9,499 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bumiller surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #153,769 | #144,270 | 6.2% |
| Count | 106 | 117 | 10.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bumiller bearers went from 106 to 117 (+10.4% change). The surname moved up 9,499 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #144,270.
FAQ
Bumiller surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bumiller?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Bumiller. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Bumiller?
Bumiller ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Bumiller. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bumiller.
Has Bumiller become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bumiller went from 106 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 11 (+10.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Bumiller?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bumiller, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bumiller in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.7% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bumiller appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.7%), Hispanic (3.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bumiller (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bumiller mean?
A German surname derived from a place name containing "Bumel," meaning a rounded hilltop. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bumiller (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Bumiller?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.