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

Umoh, 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 Umoh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Umoh in America

Umoh is the 64388th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Umoh surname appeared 309 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 Umoh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Umoh 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 Umoh

The surname UMOH originated in Nigeria, particularly in the Akwa Ibom State region. The name dates back several centuries and is believed to be derived from the Ibibio language, one of the major ethnic groups in the area.

One of the earliest known references to the name UMOH can be found in historical records from the 17th century, when the region was known as the Calabar Kingdom. These records documented trade and interactions between local communities and European merchants.

In the 19th century, the name UMOH appeared in various colonial records and documents, including reports from British administrators and missionaries who had established a presence in the region. Some notable individuals from this time period include Chief Umoh Udo Umoh, a prominent leader in the Eket region during the late 1800s.

The UMOH surname has deep roots in the Ibibio culture and tradition. It is associated with certain villages and communities within the Akwa Ibom State, particularly in areas like Eket, Uyo, and Ikot Abasi. The name has also been linked to specific clans and family lineages within the Ibibio ethnic group.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the UMOH surname was Chief Udo Umoh, who lived in the late 18th century and was known for his leadership and influence in the Eket region. Another notable figure was Obong Umoh Udo Umoh, a respected chief and landowner in the early 20th century.

In more recent history, the UMOH surname has been carried by several prominent figures, including Chief Obong Victor Attah Umoh, who served as the Governor of Akwa Ibom State from 1999 to 2007. Additionally, Chief Don Etim Umoh was a respected politician and traditional ruler in the Eket area during the mid-20th century.

While the UMOH surname is most commonly found in the Akwa Ibom State region of Nigeria, it has also spread to other parts of the country and beyond due to migration and diaspora communities. Nevertheless, the name's origins remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Ibibio people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Umoh

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

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

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