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

Lumzy, 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 Lumzy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lumzy in America

Lumzy is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lumzy surname appeared 105 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 Lumzy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lumzy 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 Lumzy

The surname Lumzy traces its origins back to the early 14th century in the northern regions of England, specifically around the county of Northumberland. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "lumm," which referred to a deep pool or a body of still water.

Historical records suggest that the earliest known bearer of this name was John de Lumzy, who was mentioned in the Assize Rolls of Northumberland in 1326. The name's spelling has evolved over the centuries, with variations such as Lumzie, Lummzy, and Lummzey appearing in various medieval documents.

One notable historical reference to the Lumzy name can be found in the Bursars' Accounts of Durham Cathedral Priory, which date back to the late 15th century. These accounts record payments made to individuals with the surname Lumzy for various services rendered to the cathedral.

The earliest recorded birth of an individual with the surname Lumzy was that of William Lumzy, born in the village of Bamburgh, Northumberland, in 1487. Another notable figure was Robert Lumzy, born in 1543 in the town of Alnwick, who served as a magistrate and played a role in the administration of justice in the region.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Lumzy family had strong ties to the coastal areas of Northumberland, with many members involved in maritime trades and fishing. One such individual was John Lumzy (1598-1673), a renowned shipbuilder from the town of Blyth.

In the 18th century, the Lumzy name began to spread beyond Northumberland, with members of the family establishing themselves in other parts of England and even venturing to the American colonies. A prominent figure from this era was Samuel Lumzy (1712-1784), a successful merchant who settled in Boston, Massachusetts, and played a role in the American Revolution.

Throughout the 19th century, the Lumzy surname continued to be found across various regions of England, with notable individuals such as the writer and poet Elizabeth Lumzy (1842-1912) and the philanthropist and social reformer William Lumzy (1821-1898), who worked tirelessly to improve the living conditions of the working class in industrial cities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lumzy

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

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

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