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

Mumphrey, 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 Mumphrey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mumphrey in America

Mumphrey is the 25572nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mumphrey surname appeared 965 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 Mumphrey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mumphrey 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 Mumphrey

The surname Mumphrey has its origins in England, tracing back to the early medieval period around the 11th or 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "mund" meaning "protection" and "freo" meaning "free," suggesting the name may have originally referred to someone who was a freedman or protector.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the renowned Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. In this historical document, the name appears as "Mundfrid," a variant spelling that reflects the phonetic evolution of the name over time.

During the 13th century, the name Mumphrey appeared in various records and manuscripts, often associated with landowners or individuals of some prominence. For example, a Sir John Mumphrey was recorded as a prominent landowner in Warwickshire in the year 1274.

The name Mumphrey has also been linked to certain place names, particularly in the county of Leicestershire, where the village of Mumphrey's Knob is believed to have derived its name from a local family with the surname Mumphrey.

One notable individual bearing the surname Mumphrey was Sir William Mumphrey (1490-1559), a prominent English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of King Henry VIII. Another notable figure was Robert Mumphrey (1608-1672), an English clergyman and author who wrote several influential religious works during the 17th century.

Other historical figures with the surname Mumphrey include:

1. Thomas Mumphrey (1576-1641), an English merchant and explorer who established trade routes in the East Indies.
2. Elizabeth Mumphrey (1662-1728), a renowned English botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plants.
3. James Mumphrey (1718-1793), a British military officer who served in the American Revolutionary War.
4. William Mumphrey (1802-1879), an English industrialist and entrepreneur who played a crucial role in the development of the textile industry in the 19th century.
5. Mary Mumphrey (1844-1921), a pioneering English educator and advocate for women's rights, known for establishing several schools for girls.

These examples illustrate the long-standing history and prominence of the surname Mumphrey, which has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mumphrey

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

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

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