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

Zumbach, 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 Zumbach surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zumbach in America

Zumbach is the 73215th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zumbach surname appeared 265 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 Zumbach.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zumbach 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 Zumbach

The surname Zumbach originates from Switzerland, particularly from the German-speaking regions. The name is believed to have first appeared in the late Middle Ages, around the 14th and 15th centuries. It is a toponymic surname, likely derived from a geographical location or a feature of the landscape.

The etymology of Zumbach can be traced back to the combination of the Middle High German word "zum" meaning "to the", and "Bach" meaning "stream" or "brook". Therefore, Zumbach can be translated as "to the stream" or "by the brook". This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name lived near a stream or small river.

Historical references to the surname Zumbach are sparse but notable. Early records from Swiss archives mention individuals with the surname in various forms, such as Zum Bach, Zumbach, and Zumbaech. One of the earliest references is from the 14th century in tax registers and civic documents in the canton of Bern, suggesting a longstanding presence in the region.

Adam Zumbach, born in 1452 in the canton of Aargau, is one of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname. He was a local magistrate and his name appeared in several municipal documents, cementing the name's association with civic duty and governance. Another early instance is Ulrich Zumbach, noted as a witness in property transfer documents in Zurich in 1490.

The Zumbach surname gained prominence in military history through the figure of Jan Zumbach, born in 1915 and passed away in 1986. Jan was a fighter ace of Polish origin who served heroically during World War II with the Royal Air Force. He contributed significantly to the Allied war effort, and his legacy as a skilled pilot is remembered to this day.

In the realm of education and philosophy, Hans Zumbach, born in 1907, made his mark as a Swiss philosopher and academic. He extensively wrote about ethics and moral philosophy and was well respected among his peers for his intellectual contributions until his death in 1985.

Agrippa Zumbach, a notable merchant in the 17th century, expanded trade routes from Switzerland to neighboring countries. He was born in 1623 and his commercial endeavors helped establish economic ties that benefited the Swiss mercantile community. His business acumen is evident in records of his dealings until his death in 1680.

The Zumbach name can also be found in the arts and letters with Elisabeth Zumbach, a Swiss poet and novelist born in 1831. Her literary works, reflecting the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Switzerland, garnered acclaim in the 19th century. She continued to write and influence Swiss literature until her death in 1899.

Zumbach has a rich history deeply embedded in Swiss culture, with roots in geographical descriptors and a legacy carried forward by notable individuals across various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zumbach

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

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

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