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

Umholtz, 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 Umholtz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Umholtz in America

Umholtz is the 40610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Umholtz surname appeared 538 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 Umholtz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Umholtz 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 Umholtz

The surname Umholtz has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from a place name, as many German surnames were derived from the names of towns, villages, or geographical features. The prefix "Um" likely comes from the German word "um," meaning "around" or "by," while "holtz" is a variation of the German word "holz," meaning "wood" or "forest."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Umholtz can be found in the church records of the village of Unterholzen in the Rhineland region, where a certain Hans Umholtz was mentioned in 1587. This could suggest that the name was initially associated with someone who lived near or around a wooded area, possibly a forester or a woodcutter.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Umholtz surname spread across various regions of Germany, with notable individuals bearing the name appearing in historical records. For instance, Johann Umholtz (1643-1718) was a renowned scholar and theologian from Saxony, who wrote extensively on religious topics.

In the 19th century, the Umholtz family began to migrate to other parts of Europe and beyond. One notable figure was Friedrich Umholtz (1819-1892), a German immigrant to the United States who settled in Pennsylvania and became a successful businessman and philanthropist.

Another prominent individual with the Umholtz surname was Emilie Umholtz (1845-1923), a German artist and painter known for her landscapes and portraits. Her works were exhibited in several prestigious galleries across Europe during her lifetime.

In the early 20th century, Karl Umholtz (1888-1957) was a German-born engineer who made significant contributions to the field of automotive technology, working for various car manufacturers in the United States and Germany.

While the Umholtz surname may not be as common as some other German names, it has left its mark throughout history, with individuals from various professions and backgrounds bearing this name and contributing to their respective fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Umholtz

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

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

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