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

Umana, 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 Umana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Umana in America

Umana is the 5415th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Umana surname appeared 6,426 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Umana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Umana 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 Umana

The surname Umana originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania, around the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "humanus," meaning "human" or "humane," reflecting the qualities of kindness and compassion associated with the family.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Umana name can be found in the historic city of Naples, where a document from the early 16th century mentions a family of merchants bearing this surname. The Umana family was known for their prosperous trade activities and their involvement in the local community.

In the 17th century, the Umana family expanded their influence beyond Naples, establishing themselves in other parts of Southern Italy. Notable members from this period include Antonio Umana (1620-1692), a renowned jurist and legal scholar, and Giulio Umana (1645-1715), a respected philosopher and writer who published several works on ethics and moral philosophy.

The 18th century saw the rise of several prominent figures with the Umana surname. One such individual was Vincenzo Umana (1710-1786), a celebrated architect who designed several iconic buildings in Naples, including the Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie and the Palazzo Umana, which still stands today as a testament to his architectural genius.

In the 19th century, the Umana family continued to make significant contributions across various fields. Giuseppe Umana (1825-1897) was a revered poet and playwright whose works played a pivotal role in the literary renaissance of Southern Italy. His contemporary, Maria Umana (1835-1912), was a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in Naples, advocating for equal educational opportunities for women.

As the 20th century dawned, the Umana name gained international recognition with the achievements of Carlo Umana (1900-1980), a renowned scientist and inventor. His groundbreaking research in the field of aeronautics led to the development of several innovative aircraft designs, earning him numerous accolades and cementing his place in the annals of aviation history.

Throughout its rich history, the Umana surname has been associated with a diverse range of accomplished individuals, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and contributing to the cultural and intellectual fabric of Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Umana

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

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

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