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

Umbreit, 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 Umbreit surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Umbreit in America

Umbreit is the 68770th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Umbreit surname appeared 286 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 Umbreit.

We can also compare 2010 data for Umbreit 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 Umbreit

The surname "UMBREIT" is of German origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was likely derived from a place name or occupation.

One potential derivation is from the German word "Umbreit," which translates to "a person who clears land for cultivation." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been farmers or agricultural workers who cleared land for farming purposes.

Another possibility is that the name stems from a place name, such as the village of Umbreit or Umbreit, which no longer exists. Place names were commonly adopted as surnames during the medieval period, indicating the geographic origin of a family or individual.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname "UMBREIT" can be traced back to a document from the year 1567, which mentions a Johannes Umbreit living in the town of Nürnberg, Bavaria. This document provides valuable insight into the historical presence of the name in the region.

Notable individuals throughout history who have borne the surname "UMBREIT" include:

1. Johann Umbreit (1675-1743), a German composer and organist known for his contributions to sacred music during the Baroque period.
2. Friedrich Wilhelm Karl Umbreit (1795-1860), a German Protestant theologian and author who wrote extensively on biblical exegesis and hermeneutics.
3. Anna Umbreit (1829-1905), a German-American pioneer and author who documented her experiences as one of the first settlers in the state of Oregon.
4. Gustav Umbreit (1838-1914), a German-American vintner who established one of the earliest wineries in Missouri and played a pivotal role in the state's wine industry.
5. Karl Umbreit (1877-1957), a German-American architect known for designing numerous public buildings and residences in the Chicago area during the early 20th century.

While the surname "UMBREIT" may not be as widespread as some other German surnames, it holds a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made notable contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Umbreit

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

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

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