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

Umphenour, 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 Umphenour surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Umphenour in America

Umphenour is the 58182nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Umphenour surname appeared 349 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 Umphenour.

We can also compare 2010 data for Umphenour 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 Umphenour

The surname UMPHENOUR has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "ummen," which means "around," combined with the word "hennen," meaning "hens." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone involved in poultry farming or perhaps living in an area known for its chickens.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name UMPHENOUR can be found in the town of Pforzheim, located in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The name appeared in local records from the late 1500s, with variations in spelling, including Ummenhenner and Ummenhennauer.

In the 17th century, the UMPHENOUR family began to migrate from Germany to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. Johann Umphenour, born in 1642 in Pforzheim, is believed to be one of the first to settle in Pennsylvania, arriving in the late 1600s as part of the German immigration to the British colonies.

Notably, the UMPHENOUR name appears in the historical records of the Moravian Church in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, which was a significant center for early German settlers. These records document the births, marriages, and deaths of several UMPHENOUR families in the 18th and 19th centuries.

One prominent figure with the UMPHENOUR surname was Jacob Umphenour (1775-1857), a farmer and landowner in Pennsylvania. He played a notable role in the local community and was known for his contributions to agricultural development in the region.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Umphenour (1810-1892), who was born in Pennsylvania and later moved to Ohio with her family. She was a dedicated member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church and actively participated in various community organizations.

In the 19th century, the UMPHENOUR name also appeared in the records of the German Baptist Brethren Church, commonly known as the Church of the Brethren. This religious denomination had a significant presence in Pennsylvania and other parts of the eastern United States.

David Umphenour (1832-1911), born in Pennsylvania, was a respected elder and minister within the Church of the Brethren. He traveled extensively, preaching and establishing new congregations throughout the region.

Another notable figure was Sarah Umphenour (1850-1928), who was born in Ohio and later moved to Kansas with her family. She was a teacher and actively involved in various educational and community initiatives in her local area.

While the UMPHENOUR surname is not among the most common in the United States or Germany, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been associated with individuals who made significant contributions to their respective communities and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Umphenour

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

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

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