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

Lumba, 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 Lumba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lumba in America

Lumba is the 70403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lumba surname appeared 278 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 Lumba.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lumba 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 Lumba

The surname Lumba originates from the Philippines, where it first appeared in the 16th century during the Spanish colonial era. It is believed to be derived from the Tagalog word "lumba," meaning "race" or "contest," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who excelled in racing or competitions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Lumba can be found in the "Libro de las Casadas" (Book of Married Women), a historical document from the Philippines dating back to the early 17th century. This document contains records of marriages and other important events, providing valuable insight into the lives of families during that time period.

The name Lumba has also been linked to the town of Lumban, located in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is possible that the surname originated from this place name, as it was a common practice for surnames to be derived from the names of towns or villages where families resided.

Among the notable individuals who bore the surname Lumba throughout history are:

1. Juan Lumba (c. 1650 - 1720), a Filipino revolutionary who fought against Spanish colonial rule in the late 17th century.
2. Maria Lumba (1780 - 1845), a renowned Filipino poet and author whose works celebrated the beauty of the Philippine landscape and culture.
3. Pedro Lumba (1820 - 1892), a Filipino businessman and landowner who played a significant role in the development of the sugar industry in the Philippines during the 19th century.
4. Josefa Lumba (1865 - 1935), a Filipino educator and advocate for women's rights, who established several schools and advocated for equal access to education for girls.
5. Andres Lumba (1900 - 1975), a Filipino painter and sculptor known for his portrayal of rural life and traditional Filipino culture in his artworks.

While the surname Lumba may have evolved and taken on various spellings over time, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines, where it has been embedded in the country's history for several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lumba

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

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

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