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

Bumphus, 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 Bumphus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bumphus in America

Bumphus is the 67519th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bumphus surname appeared 292 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 Bumphus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bumphus 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 Bumphus

The surname "BUMPHUS" is believed to have originated in the British Isles, with its earliest known records dating back to the late 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "bum" meaning "protruding" and "hus" meaning "house" or "dwelling". This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person who lived in a house with a distinct architectural feature or shape.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name "BUMPHUS" can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Warwick, England, where a Thomas Bumphus was recorded as being born in 1587. Another early reference is found in the court rolls of Lincolnshire from 1602, which mention a William Bumphus as being a landholder in the village of Folkingham.

In the 17th century, the name appears to have spread to other regions of England, with records showing individuals bearing the surname in counties such as Yorkshire and Derbyshire. One notable figure from this era was John Bumphus (1642-1718), a successful merchant and landowner from the town of Doncaster.

As the name continued to evolve and disperse throughout the British Isles, it underwent various spelling variations, including "Bumfus", "Bumphouse", and "Bumphrey". These variations further support the theory of the name's connection to a specific type of dwelling or architectural structure.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, several individuals with the surname "BUMPHUS" gained recognition in various fields. Examples include:

1. Elizabeth Bumphus (1756-1832), a renowned painter from Bath, known for her portraits and landscape paintings.
2. Josiah Bumphus (1783-1861), a prominent industrialist from Manchester who played a significant role in the development of the city's textile industry.
3. Robert Bumphus (1812-1888), a Scottish explorer and naturalist who documented several expeditions to the Himalayas and the Indian subcontinent.
4. Amelia Bumphus (1845-1921), an English novelist and playwright whose works explored themes of social inequality and women's rights.
5. Thomas Bumphus (1869-1935), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Liverpool, known for his contributions to various charitable organizations.

While the surname "BUMPHUS" may not be among the most common in modern times, its rich history and intriguing origins continue to captivate those interested in the study of surnames and their significance in tracing ancestral lineages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bumphus

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

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

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