2000
#7,762
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,947
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.46
Rare Last name
Umana
Of Italian origin, referring to someone who is humane, compassionate, or kind-hearted.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 7,523 Americans carry the last name Umana. That puts it at #5,153 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 2.19 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 45,561 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Umana 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
7.5K
1 in 45,561
Census rank
#5,153
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
2.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
6.6K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 6,560 bearers of the surname Umana in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 2.19 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 5153rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Umana, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.9%. The next largest groups are White (4.0%) and Black (2.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Umana
Among Census respondents with the surname Umana, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.9%. The next largest groups are White (4.0%) and Black (2.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Umana 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 Umana surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino92.9% · 6,097
- White4.0% · 260
- Black or African American2.4% · 155
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 23
- Two or more races0.4% · 23
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Umana
Umana 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
#5,415
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,426
+2,479 bearers (+62.8%)
Per 100,000 2.18
Rank movement Up 2,347 places
2020
#5,153
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,560
+134 bearers (+2.1%)
Per 100,000 2.19
Rank movement Up 262 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #7,762 | 3,947 | 1.46 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #5,415 | 6,426 | 2.18 | +2,479 bearers (+62.8%) | Up 2,347 places |
| 2020 | #5,153 | 6,560 | 2.19 | +134 bearers (+2.1%) | Up 262 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 Umana 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 | #5,415 | #5,153 | 4.8% |
| Count | 6,426 | 6,560 | 2.1% |
| Per 100K | 2.18 | 2.19 | 0.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Umana bearers went from 6,426 to 6,560 (+2.1% change). The surname moved up 262 positions in the national ranking, going from #5,415 to #5,153.
FAQ
Umana surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Umana?
Name Census estimates that about 7,523 living Americans carry the surname Umana. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 45,561 residents.
How common is Umana?
Umana ranks #5,153 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 2.19 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 6,560 people with the surname Umana. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (7,523), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 2.19 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 2.19 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Umana.
Has Umana become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Umana went from 6,426 recorded bearers to 6,560. That is an increase of 134 (+2.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #5,415 to #5,153.
What does the Census say about the background of Umana?
Among Census respondents with the surname Umana, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.9%. The next largest groups are White (4.0%) and Black (2.4%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Umana in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.9% (6,097 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Umana appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (92.9%), White (4.0%), Black (2.4%). 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 Umana (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 Umana mean?
Of Italian origin, referring to someone who is humane, compassionate, or kind-hearted. 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 Umana (2.19 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 Americans have the surname Umana?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.