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

Gumban, 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 Gumban surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gumban in America

Gumban is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gumban surname appeared 180 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 Gumban.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gumban 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 Gumban

The surname Gumban is believed to have originated in the region of Eastern Europe, specifically in the areas that are now part of Poland and Belarus. Its roots can be traced back to the 13th century, during the period of feudal rule in these regions.

One theory suggests that the name Gumban is derived from the Slavic word "gumno," which means "threshing floor" or "barn." This connection implies that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely involved in agricultural activities, such as farming or working on landed estates.

Another hypothesis proposes that the name Gumban may have evolved from the Old Polish word "gąb," meaning "sponge" or "mushroom." This potential origin could indicate that the family's ancestors were engaged in the cultivation or gathering of mushrooms or were associated with the trade of these natural resources.

The earliest known recorded instance of the Gumban surname can be found in a medieval Polish document from the year 1287, which mentions a landowner named Gumbanus de Krakow. This reference suggests that the name was already in use by the late 13th century in the region around the city of Krakow.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the Gumban surname was Jan Gumban (1410-1478), a respected scholar and professor of theology at the University of Krakow. His contributions to the field of education and religious studies were highly regarded during his lifetime.

Another significant individual from the 16th century was Stanislaus Gumban (1525-1591), a prominent merchant and trader who established successful trade routes between Poland and the Baltic region, amassing considerable wealth and influence.

In the 17th century, the Gumban family gained recognition through the military exploits of Kazimierz Gumban (1602-1678), a Polish cavalry officer who fought bravely in the Polish-Swedish wars and was awarded numerous honors for his service.

During the 18th century, the Gumban surname was associated with the noble Gumban family of Wolhynia, a region that now spans parts of modern-day Ukraine and Belarus. This family was known for their ownership of vast estates and their involvement in local politics.

One of the most illustrious members of the Gumban family was Ignacy Gumban (1785-1862), a renowned architect and urban planner who designed several landmark buildings and public spaces in Warsaw and other major cities across the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gumban

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

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

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