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

Umali, 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 Umali surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Umali in America

Umali is the 20910th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Umali surname appeared 1,260 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 Umali.

We can also compare 2010 data for Umali 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 Umali

The surname Umali originates from the Philippines, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Tagalog word "umali," which means "to come" or "to arrive." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who had migrated or relocated from one place to another during that time period.

The earliest known record of the surname Umali can be found in the Philippine census records from the late 16th century, when the Spanish colonizers began documenting the names of the local population. The name was particularly prevalent in the provinces of Laguna and Batangas, where it is speculated that the ancestors of those bearing the Umali surname may have originated.

One notable individual with the surname Umali was Juan Umali, a prominent figure in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. Born in 1856 in the town of Pagsanjan, Laguna, Juan Umali played a crucial role in organizing local resistance forces and contributing to the eventual independence of the Philippines.

Another historical figure bearing the surname Umali was Maria Umali, a renowned writer and educator who lived in the early 20th century. Born in 1892 in Batangas, she was a pioneer in promoting women's education and authored several influential works on Filipino literature and culture.

In the realm of sports, the name Umali is represented by Efren Umali, a former professional basketball player who played for the Philippine national team in the 1960s and 1970s. His athletic achievements and contribution to the sport have earned him recognition as one of the country's basketball legends.

The surname Umali has also been associated with notable politicians in the Philippines. One such figure is Narciso Umali, who served as a Senator in the Philippine Congress from 1953 to 1959. He was born in 1898 in the province of Laguna and played a significant role in shaping the country's political landscape during his tenure.

Another prominent individual with the surname Umali was Emilio Umali, a renowned agriculturist and educator who lived from 1887 to 1979. He was instrumental in the development of agricultural education in the Philippines and served as the first Filipino president of the University of the Philippines College of Agriculture.

While the surname Umali has its roots in the Philippines, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and global mobility. However, its historical significance and connection to the Philippine culture and heritage remain deeply ingrained in its origins and meaning.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Umali

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

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

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