2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Humbracht
A German surname denoting a person from the place name Humbracht.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Humbracht. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Humbracht 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
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Humbracht in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Humbracht, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.9%) and Black (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Humbracht
The surname HUMBRACHT is believed to have originated in Germany during the late medieval period, likely around the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to have derived from the German words "hum" and "bracht," which together could mean "one who works with honey." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with beekeepers or those involved in the production of honey-related products.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the HUMBRACHT surname can be found in the city records of Nürnberg, Germany, from the year 1498, where a Heinrich Humbracht is mentioned as a resident. Another early reference to the name appears in the church records of Augsburg, Germany, from 1532, where a Johannes Humbracht is listed as a church member.
The HUMBRACHT surname has also been linked to various place names in Germany, such as Humbrachtshausen, a village in the state of Bavaria. It is possible that the name may have originated from this or a similar location, with individuals taking on the place name as their surname.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the HUMBRACHT surname. One such example is Johann Humbracht, a German philosopher and theologian who lived from 1492 to 1548. He was a prominent figure during the Protestant Reformation and authored several influential works on theology and religion.
Another notable HUMBRACHT was Hans Humbracht, a German artist and engraver who lived from 1516 to 1584. He was known for his intricate engravings and woodcuts, many of which depicted religious and mythological scenes.
In the 18th century, a German writer and poet named Friedrich Wilhelm Humbracht (1720-1789) gained recognition for his literary works, particularly his poems and plays. He was also involved in the literary movement known as the Sturm und Drang period.
During the 19th century, a German businessman named Karl Humbracht (1812-1878) made a significant impact in the textile industry. He founded a successful textile manufacturing company in Augsburg, which became one of the largest in the region.
Lastly, a German politician named Otto Humbracht (1870-1942) served as a member of the Reichstag (the German parliament) during the early 20th century, representing the Social Democratic Party of Germany.
While the HUMBRACHT surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration. However, its origins and historical significance can be traced back to the medieval period in Germany, where it was likely associated with occupations related to beekeeping and honey production.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Humbracht
Among Census respondents with the surname Humbracht, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.9%) and Black (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Humbracht 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 Humbracht surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.2% · 93
- Two or more races4.9% · 5
- Black or African American2.0% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Humbracht
Humbracht 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
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 3,677 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 3,677 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 Humbracht 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 | #158,432 | #154,755 | 2.3% |
| Count | 102 | 102 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 13.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Humbracht bearers went from 102 to 102 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 3,677 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #154,755.
FAQ
Humbracht surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Humbracht?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Humbracht. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Humbracht?
Humbracht ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 102 people with the surname Humbracht. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Humbracht.
Has Humbracht become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Humbracht went from 102 recorded bearers to 102. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Humbracht?
Among Census respondents with the surname Humbracht, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.9%) and Black (2.0%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Humbracht in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.2% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Humbracht appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.2%), Two or More Races (4.9%), Black (2.0%). 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 Humbracht (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 Humbracht mean?
A German surname denoting a person from the place name Humbracht. 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 Humbracht (0.03 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 many people share the surname Humbracht?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.