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

Dumbrique, 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 Dumbrique surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dumbrique in America

Dumbrique is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dumbrique surname appeared 122 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 Dumbrique.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dumbrique 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 Dumbrique

The surname Dumbrique has its origins in the British Isles, specifically in the region of Cornwall in southwestern England. It first emerged in the late 13th century, deriving from the Old English words "dun" meaning hill or down, and "brycg" meaning bridge. Thus, the name likely referred to someone who lived near a bridge on a hill or down.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Cornish Subsidy Rolls of 1327, where a Johannes de Dunbrigge is listed. This spelling variation closely resembles the modern Dumbrique and provides insights into the name's evolution over time.

During the medieval period, the Dumbrique family was associated with the village of Drumdridge in Cornwall, which itself derived its name from the Old English words "dun" and "brycg." This connection suggests that the surname may have originated as a locational name for someone hailing from that particular area.

In the 16th century, the Dumbrique name appears in various records, including the Parish Registers of St. Columb Major in Cornwall, where a Thomas Dumbrique is mentioned in 1582. Around this time, the name also surfaces in nearby Devon, indicating the family's spread to other parts of southwestern England.

Notable individuals with the Dumbrique surname include William Dumbrique (1654-1718), a prominent merchant and landowner in Truro, Cornwall, whose estate played a significant role in the local economy. Another noteworthy figure was Elizabeth Dumbrique (1712-1784), a philanthropist renowned for her charitable works in the region.

Other historical references to the Dumbrique name can be found in the records of the Cornwall Militia, where several members of the family served during the 17th and 18th centuries. These records provide valuable insights into the lives and roles of Dumbriques in the local community.

While the Dumbrique surname may have originated from humble beginnings, it has left an indelible mark on the history and culture of Cornwall and the surrounding areas. The name's longevity and endurance through the centuries serve as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of those who bore it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dumbrique

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

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

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