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

Umlor, 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 Umlor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Umlor in America

Umlor is the 73666th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Umlor surname appeared 263 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 Umlor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Umlor 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 Umlor

The surname UMLOR finds its origins in the historic kingdom of Frisia, which encompassed parts of modern-day Netherlands and northern Germany. The name can be traced back to the 8th century AD and derives from the Old Frisian words "um" meaning "around" and "lor" meaning "meadow" or "pasture." It is believed to have originally referred to an individual who lived near a meadow or pastureland.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name UMLOR can be found in the Cartulary of Fulda, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 9th century. It mentions an individual named Umloris who was a landowner in the region of Frisia. The name also appears in several other medieval records and charters from the region.

In the 11th century, a notable figure bearing the name UMLOR was Umlorius of Utrecht, a Frisian scholar and theologian who served as the Bishop of Utrecht from 1055 to 1076. He played a significant role in the establishment of the Diocese of Utrecht and is remembered for his contributions to the region's religious and cultural development.

Another prominent individual with the surname UMLOR was Willem Umlor, a Frisian merchant and trader who lived during the 14th century. He was known for his extensive trade networks across Europe and his involvement in the Hanseatic League, a powerful economic alliance of merchants and cities in the region.

During the 16th century, the name UMLOR can be found in various records from the town of Leeuwarden in the Netherlands. One notable figure was Jan Umlor, born in 1542, who served as a member of the town council and was actively involved in local governance.

In the 17th century, the UMLOR family expanded their presence in the Netherlands, with several members holding influential positions in various cities. One such individual was Pieter Umlor, born in 1615, who was a prominent lawyer and legal scholar in Amsterdam.

Throughout history, the surname UMLOR has been associated with various places and locations, reflecting the movement and migration of families bearing this name. Some examples include the village of Umlor in the Dutch province of Friesland and the Umlor estate near the town of Groningen, both of which may have derived their names from early settlers with the UMLOR surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Umlor

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

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

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