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

Umscheid, 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 Umscheid surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Umscheid in America

Umscheid is the 48256th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Umscheid surname appeared 438 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 Umscheid.

We can also compare 2010 data for Umscheid 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 Umscheid

The surname Umscheid is believed to have originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, specifically in the areas that are now modern-day Germany and Switzerland. Its roots can be traced back to the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century.

One possible origin of the name Umscheid is that it may have been derived from a place name, which was a common practice during that time period. It is thought that the name could be related to the German word "Umscheidung," which means "enclosure" or "circumference," suggesting that the name may have referred to someone who lived near or worked with enclosures or boundaries.

Another theory suggests that the name Umscheid could be a variation or a dialectal spelling of the word "umschied," which means "difference" or "distinction" in German. This could indicate that the name was initially given as a descriptive surname to someone who stood out or was distinguished in some way.

In terms of historical records, the earliest known mention of the name Umscheid can be found in a document from the 14th century in the region of Hesse, Germany. This document mentions a person named Johannes Umscheid, who was a landowner in the area.

Throughout the centuries, there have been several notable individuals who carried the surname Umscheid. One of the earliest recorded was Hans Umscheid (1460-1532), a German merchant and banker who played a significant role in the economic development of the city of Nuremberg during the Renaissance period.

Another prominent figure was Wilhelm Umscheid (1803-1871), a German educator and philosopher who was a strong advocate for educational reform and the promotion of critical thinking in schools.

In the 19th century, Friedrich Umscheid (1822-1898) was a notable German architect who designed several prominent buildings in Berlin and other cities across Germany.

More recently, there was Gerhard Umscheid (1914-2002), a German-born American chemist who made significant contributions to the development of synthetic rubber and polymers during World War II.

Additionally, Karl Umscheid (1928-2012) was a German-American artist and sculptor known for his abstract metal sculptures and his work in public art installations.

While the surname Umscheid is not among the most common surnames in the world, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and various regions of Europe, particularly in the German-speaking areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Umscheid

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

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

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