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

Umbdenstock, 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 Umbdenstock surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Umbdenstock in America

Umbdenstock is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Umbdenstock surname appeared 143 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 Umbdenstock.

We can also compare 2010 data for Umbdenstock 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 Umbdenstock

The surname Umbdenstock is of German origin, originating in the region of Bavaria during the late medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old High German words "umb" meaning "around" and "den stock" meaning "the stump" or "the tree trunk." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a prominent tree stump or a wooded area.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Umbdenstock can be found in the Bavarian town records of Regensburg, dating back to the late 15th century. These records indicate that a family by the name of Umbdenstock was among the landowners and residents of the town during that time.

In the 16th century, the name Umbdenstock appeared in the chronicles of the city of Nuremberg, where a merchant named Hans Umbdenstock was noted for his successful trading ventures in the region. His son, Johann Umbdenstock, born in 1542, later became a respected scholar and writer, contributing to the intellectual and cultural life of the city.

During the 17th century, the Umbdenstock family expanded their presence beyond Bavaria, with records showing members of the family settling in other parts of Germany, such as Saxony and Prussia. One notable figure from this period was Friedrich Umbdenstock, a military officer who served in the Thirty Years' War and was recognized for his bravery on the battlefield.

In the 18th century, the name Umbdenstock gained further prominence with the birth of Johann Georg Umbdenstock, a renowned architect and builder whose works can still be admired in many German cities, including Dresden and Berlin. He was born in 1712 and lived until 1789.

Another prominent individual bearing the Umbdenstock name was Elizabeth Umbdenstock, a philanthropist and social reformer who lived in the 19th century. Born in 1825 in Cologne, she dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of the poor and underprivileged, establishing several charitable organizations and contributing to the development of social welfare programs in Germany.

While the surname Umbdenstock may not be as common today as it once was, it continues to hold a place in German history and culture, reflecting the rich tapestry of the country's past and the diverse origins of its surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Umbdenstock

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

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

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