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

Rumfelt, 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 Rumfelt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rumfelt in America

Rumfelt is the 24572nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rumfelt surname appeared 1,017 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 Rumfelt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rumfelt 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 Rumfelt

The surname RUMFELT has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the Middle Ages around the 13th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old German word "rumen," meaning "to make room" or "to clear land," combined with the word "feld," which translates to "field." This suggests that the name may have been associated with occupations related to land clearing or agriculture.

Early records indicate that the name was prominent in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where it was spelled in various forms, such as Rumfeld, Rumfeldt, and Rumfelter. One of the earliest documented mentions of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus, a collection of historical documents from the former principality of Anhalt, dated around 1300.

In the 15th century, the name RUMFELT appeared in the Würzburg Census Records, which documented the population of the city of Würzburg in Bavaria. Notable individuals bearing this surname during that time included Hans Rumfelt, a successful merchant born in 1457, and Katherina Rumfelt, a renowned herbalist who lived from 1472 to 1538.

During the 16th century, the name gained prominence in the region of Saxony, where it was often associated with landowners and farmers. One of the most well-known individuals with this surname was Bartholomäus Rumfelt, a prosperous landowner born in 1532, who played a significant role in the development of agriculture in the region.

As the centuries progressed, the RUMFELT name continued to be documented in various historical records across Germany. In the 18th century, Johann Rumfelt (1721-1798), a respected scholar and linguist, made significant contributions to the study of Germanic languages and literature. Another notable figure was Amalie Rumfelt (1754-1832), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in Berlin.

In the 19th century, the name RUMFELT appeared in the records of several German emigration movements to North America and other parts of the world, as families sought new opportunities and better living conditions. One such individual was Gustav Rumfelt (1835-1912), a successful businessman who established a thriving trade company in New York City after immigrating from Hamburg.

While the surname RUMFELT is not among the most common in modern times, it continues to carry a rich historical legacy rooted in the traditions and ancestry of Germany, reflecting the diverse cultural heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rumfelt

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

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

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