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

Lumbra, 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 Lumbra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lumbra in America

Lumbra is the 47878th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lumbra surname appeared 442 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 Lumbra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lumbra 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 Lumbra

The surname Lumbra has its origins in the region of northern Italy, with the earliest records of the name appearing in the late 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "lumbra," meaning a type of large sea fish or a region where such fish were commonly found. This suggests that the name may have originally been used as a descriptive term for someone who lived near the sea or worked as a fisherman.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document from the city of Genoa in 1289, which mentions a merchant named Giovanni Lumbra. In the following centuries, the name began to spread throughout the Italian peninsula, with notable families bearing the Lumbra name emerging in regions such as Tuscany and Lombardy.

In the 15th century, a branch of the Lumbra family settled in the city of Florence, where they became prominent merchants and bankers. One of the most famous members of this family was Tommaso Lumbra (1420-1492), who served as a financial advisor to the powerful Medici family and played a significant role in the economic and political affairs of the city.

Another notable figure with the Lumbra surname was the Italian painter Girolamo Lumbra (1560-1619), who was born in the city of Verona and is renowned for his religious works, many of which can still be found in churches across northern Italy.

In the 17th century, the Lumbra name also appeared in historical records from the Republic of Venice, where a family of that name held influential positions within the city's maritime and trading industries. One member of this family, Marco Lumbra (1632-1702), was a prominent shipbuilder and merchant who played a key role in the city's naval and commercial endeavors.

As the centuries passed, the Lumbra name continued to spread across Europe, with descendants of Italian families settling in various countries and regions. One notable example is the French philosopher and writer, Jacques Lumbra (1789-1867), who was born in the city of Marseille and became a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of 19th century Paris.

Throughout its history, the Lumbra surname has been associated with a diverse range of professions and areas of influence, including commerce, finance, art, and academia. While its origins can be traced back to the coastal regions of northern Italy, the name has since become a part of the rich tapestry of cultural and historical heritage across multiple nations and societies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lumbra

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

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

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