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

Dumo, 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 Dumo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dumo in America

Dumo is the 75069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dumo surname appeared 257 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 Dumo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dumo 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 Dumo

The surname DUMO has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "dumus," meaning a thorny bush or thicket, suggesting a connection to a geographical location or a family's occupation in rural areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DUMO name can be found in the archives of the Kingdom of Aragon, where a certain Juan Dumo was mentioned in a land dispute document dated 1367. This record provides valuable insight into the name's early presence in the region.

During the 15th century, the DUMO surname gained prominence in the Basque Country, particularly in the province of Guipúzcoa. Here, the name was often associated with noble families and landowners. A notable figure from this period was Pedro Dumo (1421-1498), a wealthy merchant and shipowner who played a significant role in the flourishing maritime trade between Spain and the New World.

As the centuries progressed, the DUMO name spread across the Iberian Peninsula and beyond. In the 16th century, a branch of the family settled in the Canary Islands, where they became influential in the local agriculture and wine-making industries. One prominent individual from this era was Alonso Dumo (1534-1612), a renowned viticulturist and author of one of the earliest treatises on winemaking in the Canary Islands.

The 17th century saw the DUMO name appear in various literary works and historical documents. One such example is the mention of a certain Catalina Dumo in Miguel de Cervantes' classic novel, "Don Quixote." This reference suggests that the name was well-known and widely dispersed throughout Spain during that time.

In the 19th century, the DUMO surname gained international recognition with the accomplishments of the Spanish painter and lithographer, José Dumo y García (1818-1892). His works, which depicted scenes of everyday life in Spain, were widely acclaimed and exhibited in various European capitals.

Another notable figure was Emilia Dumo (1845-1923), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in Spain. She founded several schools and played a pivotal role in promoting education for girls in a time when such opportunities were limited.

As the DUMO name traveled beyond Spain's borders, it also found a foothold in Latin American countries, particularly in Argentina and Uruguay, where descendants of Spanish immigrants carried on the surname's legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dumo

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

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

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