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

Umbarger, 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 Umbarger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Umbarger in America

Umbarger is the 25295th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Umbarger surname appeared 979 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 Umbarger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Umbarger 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 Umbarger

The surname Umbarger has its origins in Germany, with the earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "umbe," meaning "around," and "berg," meaning "hill" or "mountain," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or around a hill or mountain range.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the town of Umbarger, located in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. Historical records indicate that the Umbarger family had a significant presence in this region during the 16th and 17th centuries, with several members holding prominent positions within the local community.

The name Umbarger also appears in several historical manuscripts and documents from the 17th and 18th centuries, including church records, property deeds, and legal documents. One notable example is the mention of a Johannes Umbarger in the records of the Protestant Reformation, where he is listed as a supporter of Martin Luther's teachings.

As the centuries passed, the Umbarger family spread across various regions of Germany and eventually to other parts of Europe and beyond. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name outside of Germany was in the Netherlands, where a Johannes Umbarger is documented as having settled in the city of Amsterdam in the late 17th century.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Umbarger have achieved notable accomplishments or held influential positions. One such individual was Friedrich Umbarger (1732-1798), a German philosopher and writer who was widely known for his contributions to the Enlightenment movement. Another notable figure was Anna Umbarger (1856-1932), a renowned German opera singer who performed on stages across Europe during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

In the United States, the Umbarger surname can be traced back to the late 18th century, when German immigrants began arriving in significant numbers. One of the earliest known American bearers of the name was Johann Umbarger (1770-1842), who settled in Pennsylvania and later became a prominent figure in the local community.

Other notable individuals with the surname Umbarger include Wilhelm Umbarger (1882-1964), a German-American architect known for his work in designing public buildings and landmarks in the early 20th century, and Elise Umbarger (1892-1978), an American author and women's rights activist who played a significant role in the suffrage movement of the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Umbarger

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

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

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