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

Mumper, 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 Mumper surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mumper in America

Mumper is the 30767th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mumper surname appeared 757 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 Mumper.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mumper 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 Mumper

The surname Mumper is of German origin and can be traced back to the Middle Ages, specifically the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "mummen," which meant "to mumble" or "to murmur." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who spoke indistinctly or in a mumbling manner.

In the earliest records, the name appeared with various spellings, such as Mummer, Mummar, and Mommert, reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the Heidelberg Manuscript, a 14th-century German text, where a certain "Johannes Mummert" is mentioned.

The name Mumper gained prominence in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in the states of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. It is also found in some historical records from neighboring regions, such as Switzerland and Austria, indicating the migration and spread of the name over time.

One notable bearer of the name was Johann Mumper (1528-1592), a German Protestant theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Reformation movements in Saxony. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and contributed to the translation of the Bible into German.

Another historically significant figure with the surname Mumper was Anna Mumper (1670-1744), a German-born American immigrant and one of the earliest settlers in the Pennsylvania Dutch community. She was known for her skill in traditional herbal medicine and is celebrated as a pioneer in the field of natural healing practices.

In the 18th century, the name Mumper appeared in various parish records and tax rolls in the German states, indicating its continued prevalence. For example, a certain "Heinrich Mumper" was listed as a landowner in the village of Weisenbach, Baden, in 1783.

During the 19th century, several Mumpers made their mark in various fields. One such individual was Wilhelm Mumper (1816-1892), a German architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings and public spaces in the city of Frankfurt.

Another notable figure was Maria Mumper (1839-1923), a German-American educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded one of the first schools for girls in the state of Wisconsin and played a pivotal role in advancing educational opportunities for women in the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mumper

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

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

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