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

Umberger, 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 Umberger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Umberger in America

Umberger is the 13569th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Umberger surname appeared 2,235 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Umberger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Umberger 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 Umberger

The surname Umberger has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "Umberg," which referred to a person living near a hill or a mound. The earliest recorded spelling of the name was "Umbergere," found in the town records of Cologne in 1355.

During the medieval period, the name Umberger was predominantly found in the regions of Rhineland and Saxony. It was often associated with skilled craftsmen and artisans who resided in the vicinity of hillocks or mounds. The name appears in several historical documents from the time, including the Nuremberg Chronicles, a renowned illustrated world history published in 1493.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Umberger was Hans Umberger, a renowned blacksmith who lived in the town of Aachen during the late 15th century. His skilled craftsmanship earned him recognition among the local nobility, and his work can still be found in some of the region's historical landmarks.

In the 16th century, the name Umberger began to spread beyond the borders of Germany. Records show that a certain Wilhelm Umberger, born in 1542, was a merchant who traded in spices and textiles, establishing trade routes between Germany and the Netherlands.

The 17th century saw the emergence of Johann Umberger, a Lutheran theologian and scholar. Born in 1625 in Saxony, he authored several influential works on religious doctrine and was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation.

During the 18th century, the Umberger name gained prominence in the field of arts and literature. Katharina Umberger, born in 1758 in Cologne, was a celebrated painter and portraitist whose works adorned the homes of many aristocratic families across Europe.

In the 19th century, the name Umberger found its way to the United States, carried by German immigrants seeking new opportunities. One such individual was Friedrich Umberger, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1846 and became a prominent figure in the state's burgeoning coal mining industry.

Throughout its long history, the surname Umberger has been associated with various professions and regions, reflecting the diverse experiences of those who bore this name. While its origins can be traced back to the hills and mounds of medieval Germany, the name has since spread across continents, leaving an indelible mark on the tapestry of human civilization.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Umberger

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

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

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