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

Umbel, 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 Umbel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Umbel in America

Umbel is the 52482nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Umbel surname appeared 395 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 Umbel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Umbel 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 Umbel

The surname "UMBEL" is believed to have originated in Germany during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is derived from the Old German word "umbeln," which means "to wander or roam." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who traveled frequently or had a nomadic lifestyle.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "UMBEL" can be found in the Rottweil municipal records, dated around 1380, where a person named Hans Umbel is mentioned. Another early reference is in the town of Schwäbisch Gmünd, where a Johannes Umbel is documented in 1427.

The name "UMBEL" is also closely associated with the town of Biberach an der Riss in southwestern Germany. In the 16th century, there was a notable family of tanners and merchants bearing the name Umbel, who played a significant role in the town's economic and social life.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname "UMBEL" was Johann Umbel, a Protestant reformer born in Biberach an der Riss around 1490. He was a prominent figure in the Reformation movement and played a crucial role in the spread of Protestant teachings in the region.

Another notable figure was Christoph Umbel (1555-1616), a German composer and organist from Biberach an der Riss. He was renowned for his sacred and secular compositions, and his works were widely performed and appreciated during his lifetime.

In the 17th century, a family of "UMBEL" merchants and traders emerged in the city of Augsburg, which was a major center of commerce and banking in the Holy Roman Empire. One of the most prominent members of this family was Johann Georg Umbel (1625-1691), who established successful trading connections throughout Europe.

As the name "UMBEL" spread across Germany, it also found its way into other regions of Europe, particularly in areas where German immigrants settled. However, the name remained relatively uncommon outside of its original German heartland.

Throughout its history, the surname "UMBEL" has been associated with various professions, including tanners, merchants, artisans, and musicians. While not a widespread name, it has left its mark on the cultural and economic fabric of several German towns and cities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Umbel

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

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

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