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

Umble, 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 Umble surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Umble in America

Umble is the 44872nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Umble surname appeared 478 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 Umble.

We can also compare 2010 data for Umble 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 Umble

The surname "Umble" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in the county of Worcestershire. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "umbeliden," which means "to go around" or "to walk about." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who traveled frequently or lived an itinerant lifestyle.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Umble" can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from the year 1327, where it is spelled as "Ombel." This document was a tax record that listed individuals who were required to pay a subsidy to the Crown.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire, which were records of financial transactions and accounts kept by the Exchequer. The name was spelled as "Umbull" in these rolls, indicating the variation in spelling that was common during that time.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties in England completed in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the surname "Umble." However, it does mention several place names that may have influenced the development of the name, such as "Umbleton" in Worcestershire.

Notable historical figures who bore the surname "Umble" include:

1. John Umble (c. 1480 - 1550), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Worcestershire.
2. Thomas Umble (1525 - 1595), an English clergyman who served as the Rector of St. Peter's Church in Droitwich.
3. Elizabeth Umble (1620 - 1678), a prominent Quaker and preacher who was imprisoned for her religious beliefs.
4. William Umble (1745 - 1812), a farmer and local politician who served as a magistrate in Worcestershire.
5. Samuel Umble (1793 - 1867), a successful businessman and philanthropist who founded the Umble Orphanage in Worcester.

While the surname "Umble" is not as common today, it has a rich history rooted in the English countryside and reflects the nomadic lifestyles of some of its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Umble

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

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

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