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

Jumpp, 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 Jumpp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jumpp in America

Jumpp is the 81181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jumpp surname appeared 233 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 Jumpp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jumpp 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 Jumpp

The surname Jumpp originated in Germany during the medieval period, likely derived from the Old German word "jumpen" which means "to jump" or "to leap." The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of what is now modern-day Germany.

One of the earliest known references to the Jumpp name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents compiled in the 14th century. This record mentions a certain "Heinrich Jumpp" who resided in the town of Erfurt, located in the present-day state of Thuringia.

During the 15th century, the Jumpp name appeared in several municipal records and chronicles across various German cities, such as the "Stadtbuch von Nürnberg" (City Book of Nuremberg) which lists a "Hans Jumpp" as a respected burgher in 1467.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Jumpp surname was Johann Jumpp (1500-1572), a renowned Protestant theologian and author from Strasbourg, who published several influential works on religious reform during the Reformation era.

Another prominent individual with the Jumpp name was Katharina Jumpp (1623-1701), a German midwife and herbalist who gained recognition for her expertise in traditional medicine and the use of medicinal plants. Her legacy was documented in various historical accounts from the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the Jumpp surname was also found in the records of the University of Heidelberg, where a certain "Friedrich Jumpp" (1712-1786) served as a professor of philosophy and logic, contributing to the academic discourse of his time.

While the Jumpp name has its roots in Germany, over the centuries, it has also been adopted and adapted in other regions, with variations in spelling and pronunciation. For instance, the name "Jumpe" can be found in areas of Scandinavia, while "Jompé" is a variation encountered in certain parts of France.

It is important to note that the surname Jumpp, like many others, has evolved and diversified over time, with various branches and lineages emerging across different regions and cultures. However, its origins can be traced back to the German-speaking lands of medieval Europe, where the name first gained recognition and significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jumpp

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

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

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