Explore the Family Name Bumbaugh
The meaning of Bumbaugh
Altered form of German Baumbach.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bumbaugh in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bumbaugh experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 41,060 in popularity with a count of 501, equivalent to a proportion of 0.19 per 100k. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 49,723 with a count of 422, resulting in a proportion of 0.14 per 100k. This indicates a decrease of 21.1% in rank and 15.77% in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,060 | #49,723 | -21.1% |
| Count | 501 | 422 | -15.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.14 | -26.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bumbaugh
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bumbaugh has also seen some changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.20% of bearers of this surname identified as White, but this percentage decreased to 94.55% in 2010. While no Bumbaughs identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, there were shifts in other areas. The census started to record Bumbaughs identifying as Black or Hispanic, each constituting 1.42% and 1.90% respectively in 2010. Additionally, the category "Two or more races" emerged in 2010, accounting for 1.42% of the population with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.2% | 94.55% | -3.72% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |