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

Uman, 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 Uman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uman in America

Uman is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uman surname appeared 164 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 Uman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uman 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 Uman

The surname "UMAN" is believed to have originated in Ukraine, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Ukrainian word "гумен" (humen), which means a threshing floor or a barn for storing grain. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in agricultural activities, particularly those related to the processing and storage of grains.

One of the earliest documented references to the name "UMAN" can be found in the Cossack registry records from the 16th century, where it was likely used to identify individuals or families residing in or near the town of Uman, located in central Ukraine. The town of Uman itself has a rich historical background, with its name potentially stemming from the Turkic word "uman," meaning a valley or a ravine.

In the 17th century, the name "UMAN" gained prominence with the rise of the Cossack leader Ivan Uman, who played a significant role in the Khmelnytsky Uprising against Polish rule in Ukraine. Ivan Uman is recorded as having led a Cossack regiment and participated in several battles during this period of upheaval.

Another notable figure bearing the surname "UMAN" was Vasyl Uman, a Ukrainian writer and poet who lived during the late 18th and early 19th centuries (1770-1838). He is recognized for his contributions to Ukrainian literature, particularly his poetic works that celebrated the beauty of the Ukrainian landscape and rural life.

In the 19th century, the name "UMAN" appeared in various records and documents across Ukraine, such as church registers, land ownership records, and census data. One notable individual from this era was Pavlo Uman (1836-1904), a Ukrainian industrialist and philanthropist who founded several factories and contributed to the economic development of the region.

By the 20th century, the surname "UMAN" had spread beyond Ukraine, with individuals bearing this name found in various parts of Eastern Europe and even in some Western countries due to migration and immigration. One prominent figure with this surname was Oleksandr Uman (1909-1994), a Ukrainian-American artist and sculptor who gained recognition for his works depicting Ukrainian folk themes and traditions.

Throughout its history, the surname "UMAN" has maintained its connection to its Ukrainian roots and has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, ranging from military leaders and writers to industrialists and artists.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uman

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

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

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