Lumar
A place name derived from the Spanish word "Lumar" meaning "marshy field."
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 411 Americans carry the last name Lumar. That puts it at #56,444 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.12 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 833,952 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lumar surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
411
1 in 833,952
Census rank
#56,444
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
362
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 362 bearers of the surname Lumar in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.12 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 56444th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lumar, the largest self-reported group is Black at 91.4%. The next largest groups are White (3.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lumar
The surname Lumar is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "lumier," which referred to a lamp or a source of light. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname given to someone who worked as a lamp-maker or a chandler.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lumar can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and wealth in England compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The book mentions a landowner named Raoul de Lumar, who held estates in the county of Hertfordshire.
In the 13th century, the name Lumar appeared in various medieval records and manuscripts, often with slight variations in spelling, such as Lumard, Lumaire, or Lumaire. One notable bearer of the name during this time was Guillaume de Lumar, a French knight who participated in the Seventh Crusade led by King Louis IX in the mid-1200s.
During the Renaissance period, the Lumar family gained prominence in the city of Lyon, France. Jacques Lumar (1520-1588) was a prominent merchant and banker who played a significant role in the city's thriving textile industry. His son, Pierre Lumar (1548-1621), followed in his footsteps and became a respected figure in the local business community.
In the 17th century, the name Lumar appeared in various regions of Europe, including Spain and Italy. Juan Lumar (1612-1678) was a Spanish soldier who fought in the Thirty Years' War, while Giovanni Lumar (1636-1701) was an Italian painter known for his religious works commissioned by churches in Rome.
In the 18th century, a notable bearer of the Lumar name was François Lumar (1722-1788), a French philosopher and writer who was part of the Enlightenment movement. His influential work, "Essai sur la Nature Humaine" (Essay on Human Nature), explored themes of reason, morality, and the human condition.
As the name Lumar spread across Europe and beyond, it has been associated with various place names and older spellings. For example, the village of Lumares in Spain is believed to be derived from the Lumar surname, while the town of Lumarå in Sweden may have a similar connection.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lumar
Among Census respondents with the surname Lumar, the largest self-reported group is Black at 91.4%. The next largest groups are White (3.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Lumar bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Lumar surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American91.4%
- White3.0%
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.0%
- Hispanic or Latino1.9%
- Unknown or suppressed0.5%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Lumar surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #56,444 | -7.5% |
| Count | 371 | 362 | -2.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.3% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Lumar bearers went from 371 to 362 (-2.4% change). The surname moved down 3,944 positions in the national ranking, going from #52,500 to #56,444.
FAQ
Lumar surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Lumar?
The surname Lumar holds position #56,444 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 411 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.12 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Lumar surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lumar, the largest self-reported group is Black at 91.4%. The next largest groups are White (3.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.0%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.