2000
#147,095
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lumberg
A surname derived from the Germanic elements "lum" meaning "bended" and "berg" meaning "hill."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Lumberg. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lumberg 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Lumberg in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lumberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lumberg
The surname Lumberg has its origins in the German language, tracing back to the 14th century in the region of Bavaria. It is believed to have derived from the old German word "lumb," meaning a small wooded area or a clearing in a forest. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to an individual or family residing in or near such a clearing.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the historical records of the town of Augsburg, where a certain Hanz Lumberg is mentioned as a landowner in the year 1387. It is likely that this individual or his ancestors had settled in the area and acquired the surname based on their proximity to a wooded clearing or a specific location bearing that name.
Another notable early reference comes from the 15th century, where a Johannes Lumberg is listed as a member of a guild of merchants in the city of Nuremberg. This indicates that the name had already gained some prominence and was associated with a respectable trade during that time period.
In terms of place names, the village of Lumbergen, located in the modern-day state of Rhineland-Palatinate, may have connections to the surname's origins. The name could have evolved from a similar spelling or variant, reflecting the settlement's association with a forested area.
Throughout history, several individuals bearing the Lumberg surname have left their mark. One such figure was Hans Lumberg (1520-1588), a renowned clockmaker from the town of Augsburg, whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by European nobility. Another notable Lumberg was Johann Friedrich Lumberg (1678-1742), a theologian and philosopher who authored several influential works on religious studies.
In the realm of literature, the name was carried by the 19th-century German poet and novelist, Wilhelm Lumberg (1812-1879), whose romantic verses and stories were popular during his time. More recently, the 20th century saw the rise of Gerhard Lumberg (1928-2002), a successful businessman and industrialist who founded the Lumberg Group, a leading manufacturer of electrical connectors and cables.
While the Lumberg name may not have the same widespread recognition as some other surnames, its historical roots and the accomplishments of individuals bearing this surname over the centuries have contributed to its enduring legacy as a distinctive German family name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lumberg
Among Census respondents with the surname Lumberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Lumberg 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 Lumberg surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.7% · 105
- Two or more races4.3% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.4% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lumberg
Lumberg appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+15 bearers (+14.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,955 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-1 bearers (-0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,130 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #147,095 | 103 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | +15 bearers (+14.6%) | Up 5,955 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.8%) | Down 3,130 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 Lumberg 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 | #141,140 | #144,270 | -2.2% |
| Count | 118 | 117 | -0.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lumberg bearers went from 118 to 117 (-0.8% change). The surname moved down 3,130 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #144,270.
FAQ
Lumberg surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lumberg?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Lumberg. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Lumberg?
Lumberg ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 117 people with the surname Lumberg. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Lumberg.
Has Lumberg become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lumberg went from 118 recorded bearers to 117. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Lumberg?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lumberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%). 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 Lumberg in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.7% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lumberg appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.7%), Two or More Races (4.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%). 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 Lumberg (2000, 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 Lumberg mean?
A surname derived from the Germanic elements "lum" meaning "bended" and "berg" meaning "hill." 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 Lumberg (0.04 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 have the surname Lumberg?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.