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

Umnus, 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 Umnus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Umnus in America

Umnus is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Umnus surname appeared 107 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 Umnus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Umnus 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 Umnus

The surname UMNUS originated in the Scandinavian region, specifically in Norway during the Viking era around the 9th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Norse words "umm" meaning "around" and "nus" meaning "nose," suggesting a possible physical characteristic or nickname related to the shape of one's nose.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name UMNUS can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of historical narratives and legends from the 13th century. Notably, the saga of Gunnlaug Ormstunga mentions a character named Umnus Bjarnason, who was a renowned skald (poet) and warrior from the late 10th century.

During the Middle Ages, variations of the name UMNUS appeared in various medieval records and manuscripts across Scandinavia. In the Diplomatarium Norvegicum, a collection of ancient Norwegian documents dating back to the 12th century, there are references to individuals with the surname UMNUS, such as Thorvald Umnus, a prominent landowner in the region of Trondheim.

One notable figure in history bearing the surname UMNUS was Haakon Umnus (c. 1230-1295), a Norwegian nobleman and military commander who played a crucial role in the Battle of Largs in 1263, where Norwegian forces under King Haakon IV fought against the Scots. Haakon Umnus was praised for his leadership and bravery during the conflict.

In the late 14th century, the name UMNUS was also found in the Kalmar Union, a historical union that united the kingdoms of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden under a single monarch. During this period, a merchant named Olav Umnus (c. 1370-1432) from Bergen, Norway, gained prominence for his successful trade ventures across the Baltic Sea region.

Another historical figure of note was Ingrid Umnus (c. 1520-1588), a Norwegian noblewoman and landowner who was known for her patronage of the arts and literature. Her estate in Trondheim was a gathering place for poets, scholars, and artists during the Renaissance period.

While the surname UMNUS has its origins in Scandinavia, it eventually spread to other parts of Europe through migration and cultural exchange. However, the earliest and most significant historical records of this surname can be traced back to its Norse roots in Norway and the surrounding regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Umnus

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

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

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