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

Dumbauld, 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 Dumbauld surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dumbauld in America

Dumbauld is the 77012th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dumbauld surname appeared 249 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 Dumbauld.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dumbauld 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 Dumbauld

The surname DUMBAULD is believed to have originated in Germany, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the German words "dumm" meaning "dumb" or "foolish" and "bald" meaning "soon" or "soon after." This suggests that the name may have been given as a nickname or descriptive term for someone who was perceived as foolish or slow-witted.

One of the earliest documented references to the DUMBAULD name can be found in the records of the town of Hildesheim, located in Lower Saxony, Germany. In 1587, a man named Hans DUMBAULD is listed as a resident of the town, working as a blacksmith. This provides evidence that the name was in use during the late 16th century in this region of Germany.

As the DUMBAULD family spread across Europe, variations in spelling began to emerge. Some of the earliest documented spellings include DUMBALDER, DUMBOLDER, and DUMBALDUS. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and differences in pronunciation or transcription.

In the 17th century, records show that some members of the DUMBAULD family had emigrated to the Netherlands, where the name was sometimes adapted to the Dutch spelling DUMBOUT. One notable individual from this era was Jan DUMBOUT, a merchant and trader who was born in Amsterdam in 1632.

As the DUMBAULD name spread further across Europe, it eventually made its way to England and Scotland. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in the British Isles is that of Thomas DUMBAULD, a farmer from Northumberland, England, who was born in 1712.

Another notable figure with the DUMBAULD surname was Johann DUMBAULD, a German philosopher and theologian who lived from 1705 to 1789. He was a prominent figure in the Lutheran church and authored several influential works on theology and ethics.

In the 19th century, the DUMBAULD name began to appear in records in the United States, likely as a result of immigration from Europe. One of the earliest known individuals with this surname in America was William DUMBAULD, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1824.

Throughout history, the DUMBAULD surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, tradesmen, scholars, and professionals. While not a particularly common name, it has left its mark across different regions and cultures, with its origins tracing back to the German-speaking regions of Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dumbauld

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

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

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