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

Umbro, 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 Umbro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Umbro in America

Umbro is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Umbro surname appeared 170 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 Umbro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Umbro 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 Umbro

The surname Umbro is believed to have originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "umbra," meaning "shade" or "shadow." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a shaded or forested area.

The earliest recorded instances of the Umbro surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. It is possible that the name was initially associated with specific locations or place names containing the root "umbr," such as Umbria or Umbertide.

In the 14th century, the Umbro name appeared in several historical records, including the Florentine Codice Diplomatico and the Libro Rosso di Cortona. These documents mention individuals with the surname Umbro, indicating their presence in various Italian cities and towns during that time period.

One notable figure from the 15th century was Pietro Umbro (1430-1497), a renowned Italian humanist and scholar who was born in Perugia. He was known for his extensive knowledge of classical literature and his contributions to the Renaissance movement.

During the 16th century, the Umbro surname continued to be found in various parts of Italy, with several individuals making their mark in various fields. For instance, Girolamo Umbro (1522-1592) was a prominent Italian painter and architect who worked in Rome and the surrounding areas.

In the 17th century, the Umbro name gained further recognition with the birth of Giovanni Battista Umbro (1635-1712), a famous Italian painter and engraver who specialized in religious and mythological scenes. His works can be found in numerous churches and galleries across Italy.

Another notable figure was Giacomo Umbro (1675-1741), an Italian composer and violinist who served as the maestro di cappella (chapel master) at several important Italian cathedrals, including St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.

As the centuries progressed, the Umbro surname continued to be found throughout Italy, with individuals bearing the name making contributions in various fields, including the arts, literature, and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Umbro

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

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

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