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

Umbs, 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 Umbs surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Umbs in America

Umbs is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Umbs surname appeared 108 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 Umbs.

The history of the last name Umbs

The surname UMBS has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "umb," meaning a flat-topped hill or ridge. This name was likely given to families who lived near or on such a geographical feature.

One of the earliest known references to the name UMBS can be found in the Domesday Book, the great survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry records a landholder named Umba, which may have been an early spelling variation of UMBS.

In the 13th century, records show a John de Umbe living in Lincolnshire, England. The "de" prefix indicates he was likely associated with a place called Umbe or a similar name, lending credence to the theory that UMBS originated as a locational surname.

During the 15th century, the name UMBS began appearing in various spellings, such as Ombe, Ombe, and Oombs. This was a common occurrence before standardized spelling became widespread.

One notable figure with the surname UMBS was Sir Thomas Umbs (1480-1545), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Somerset, England. He served as a member of parliament and was knighted by King Henry VIII.

Another individual of historical significance was Elizabeth Umbs (1592-1672), an English Puritan and one of the founders of the town of Hingham, Massachusetts. She emigrated to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1638 with her husband and children, seeking religious freedom.

In the 18th century, the UMBS name can be found in the records of the parish of St. Mary's in Islington, London. One such entry from 1712 records the baptism of John UMBS, son of William and Mary UMBS.

During the 19th century, the UMBS surname spread beyond England, with individuals bearing the name found in various parts of the British Empire, including Canada and Australia. One example is William UMBS (1822-1895), a prominent farmer and landowner in Ontario, Canada.

Throughout its history, the surname UMBS has maintained a strong presence in its homeland of England, with families bearing the name found in various regions of the country. The name's origins as a locational surname, derived from a distinct geographical feature, have contributed to its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Umbs

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

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 Umbs 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.

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

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