2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Eumana
A surname likely originating from Greece, potentially derived from the Greek word "eumenes" meaning "kindly" or "well-disposed".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Eumana. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Eumana 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Eumana in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Eumana, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.0%. The next largest groups are White (3.3%) and Black (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Eumana
The surname EUMANA originated in the ancient region of Ionia, located in modern-day western Turkey. Its roots can be traced back to the 5th century BCE, when the region was a part of the Achaemenid Persian Empire. The name is derived from the ancient Greek words "eu" meaning "good" and "mana" meaning "spirit" or "soul," suggesting a connection to positive spiritual qualities.
One of the earliest known references to the name EUMANA can be found in the writings of Herodotus, the renowned Greek historian from the 5th century BCE. He mentioned an Ionian scholar bearing this surname, renowned for his expertise in philosophy and astrology.
During the Byzantine era, the EUMANA name gained prominence in the city of Constantinople (present-day Istanbul). Records from the 10th century CE mention a respected physician named Eusebius EUMANA, who served at the court of Emperor Basil II.
In the 12th century, a notable figure named Theodoros EUMANA was a renowned calligrapher and scribe, renowned for his exceptional skills in copying and illuminating ancient manuscripts.
As the Ottoman Empire expanded into the region, the EUMANA name continued to be found among Greek communities. In the 16th century, a merchant named Petros EUMANA is recorded as having established trade routes between Constantinople and Venice, contributing to the spread of the name across the Mediterranean.
Another significant figure was Ioannis EUMANA, a Greek Orthodox scholar and theologian born in 1670 on the island of Chios. He gained recognition for his writings on philosophy and Christian theology, and his work helped preserve the intellectual legacy of the Byzantine Empire.
Over the centuries, variations of the spelling emerged, such as EUMANAS, EUMANI, and EUMANUS, reflecting the dispersal of families bearing this surname across different regions and languages.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Eumana
Among Census respondents with the surname Eumana, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.0%. The next largest groups are White (3.3%) and Black (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Eumana 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 Eumana surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino95.0% · 115
- White3.3% · 4
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Eumana
Eumana appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+5 bearers (+4.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,840 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.3%) | Up 1,840 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 Eumana 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 | #143,149 | #141,309 | 1.3% |
| Count | 116 | 121 | 4.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Eumana bearers went from 116 to 121 (+4.3% change). The surname moved up 1,840 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #141,309.
FAQ
Eumana surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Eumana?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Eumana. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Eumana?
Eumana ranks #141,309 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 121 people with the surname Eumana. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), 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 Eumana.
Has Eumana become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Eumana went from 116 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 5 (+4.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #143,149 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Eumana?
Among Census respondents with the surname Eumana, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.0%. The next largest groups are White (3.3%) and Black (1.7%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Eumana in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.0% (115 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Eumana appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (95.0%), White (3.3%), Black (1.7%). 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 Eumana (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 Eumana mean?
A surname likely originating from Greece, potentially derived from the Greek word "eumenes" meaning "kindly" or "well-disposed". 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 Eumana (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 common is the surname Eumana?
Find out how many people have the surname Eumana on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.