Explore the Family Name Umbach
The meaning of Umbach
South German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of various places called Umbach or Ambach, in Bavaria and Austria. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Friedrich, Fritz, Karl Heinz, Uwe.
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How common is the last name Umbach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Umbach is not very common in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked 43,290th in popularity and rose slightly to 45,189th by 2010. The change in rank over this decade indicates a decline in its prevalence of around 4.39%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased minimally from 470 to 474 within the same period. Consequently, when viewed as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname decreased by about 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,290 | #45,189 | -4.39% |
| Count | 470 | 474 | 0.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Umbach
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Umbach surname. The majority (95.57% in 2010) are identified as White, although there has been a slight decrease of 1.28% since 2000. Interestingly, the percentage of those identified as Asian/Pacific Islander has grown notably, from 1.49% in 2000 to 2.32% in 2010. This represents a significant increase of 55.70%. Notably, in 2010, there appeared individuals with the surname Umbach who identify with two or more races. There is no recorded change in the Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 95.57% | -1.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.49% | 2.32% | 55.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |