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

Umpierrez, 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 Umpierrez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Umpierrez in America

Umpierrez is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Umpierrez surname appeared 114 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 Umpierrez.

The history of the last name Umpierrez

The surname "Umpierrez" has its origins in Spain and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the northern region of Navarra, where it was likely derived from a combination of the Basque words "unpi," meaning "place," and "errez," meaning "easy" or "accessible."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the municipal archives of Pamplona, the capital of Navarra, from the year 1587. In these records, a certain Juan Umpierrez is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Olite.

During the 17th century, the Umpierrez family appeared to have migrated southwards to the region of Andalusia, where the name can be found in various historical documents from cities like Seville and Cordoba. Notably, a Francisco Umpierrez was a renowned goldsmith in Seville in the late 1600s, known for his intricate work on religious artifacts.

As the Spanish Empire expanded across the Atlantic, some members of the Umpierrez family also ventured to the New World. In the early 1700s, a Pedro Umpierrez was among the first settlers in the region that is now known as Venezuela, where he established a successful farming operation.

One of the most prominent figures bearing this surname was Diego Umpierrez (1756-1823), a Spanish military officer who fought against Napoleon's forces during the Peninsular War. He was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Another notable individual was María Umpierrez (1810-1891), a renowned educator from Seville who established one of the first schools for girls in the city. Her progressive views on education for women were considered revolutionary at the time.

In the 19th century, the Umpierrez family continued to spread across Spain and its territories, with members settling in various regions, including the Canary Islands, where the name can still be found today.

Throughout its history, the surname "Umpierrez" has been associated with a diverse range of professions and achievements, from military heroes and artisans to educators and pioneers in the New World.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Umpierrez

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

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 Umpierrez 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.

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

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