2000
#24,827
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 941
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.35
Rare Last name
Umali
A Filipino surname referring to one who hails from the locality of Mali.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,719 Americans carry the last name Umali. That puts it at #18,285 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.50 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 199,392 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Umali surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
1.7K
1 in 199,392
Census rank
#18,285
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.5
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.5K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,499 bearers of the surname Umali in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.50 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 18285th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Umali, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 88.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.2%) and White (3.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Umali
Among Census respondents with the surname Umali, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 88.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.2%) and White (3.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Umali bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Umali surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander88.0% · 1,319
- Two or more races5.2% · 78
- White3.8% · 57
- Hispanic or Latino2.1% · 32
- Black or African American0.7% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Umali
Umali appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#20,910
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,260
+319 bearers (+33.9%)
Per 100,000 0.43
Rank movement Up 3,917 places
2020
#18,285
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,499
+239 bearers (+19.0%)
Per 100,000 0.50
Rank movement Up 2,625 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #24,827 | 941 | 0.35 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #20,910 | 1,260 | 0.43 | +319 bearers (+33.9%) | Up 3,917 places |
| 2020 | #18,285 | 1,499 | 0.50 | +239 bearers (+19.0%) | Up 2,625 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Umali surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,910 | #18,285 | 12.6% |
| Count | 1,260 | 1,499 | 19.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.43 | 0.50 | 16.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Umali bearers went from 1,260 to 1,499 (+19.0% change). The surname moved up 2,625 positions in the national ranking, going from #20,910 to #18,285.
FAQ
Umali surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Umali?
Name Census estimates that about 1,719 living Americans carry the surname Umali. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 199,392 residents.
How common is Umali?
Umali ranks #18,285 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.50 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,499 people with the surname Umali. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,719), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.5 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.50 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Umali.
Has Umali become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Umali went from 1,260 recorded bearers to 1,499. That is an increase of 239 (+19.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #20,910 to #18,285.
What does the Census say about the background of Umali?
Among Census respondents with the surname Umali, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 88.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.2%) and White (3.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Umali in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.0% (1,319 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Umali appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (88.0%), Two or More Races (5.2%), White (3.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Umali (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Umali mean?
A Filipino surname referring to one who hails from the locality of Mali. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Umali (0.50 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Umali?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.