Explore the Family Name Umbarger
The meaning of Umbarger
Altered form of German Umberger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Umbarger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Umbarger saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 24,993 in popularity and had a count of 933. By 2010, despite an increase in count to 979, the rank dropped slightly to 25,295, indicating a decline of 1.21%. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 5.71% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,993 | #25,295 | -1.21% |
| Count | 933 | 979 | 4.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.33 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Umbarger
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that people with the surname Umbarger have primarily identified as White, although there were some shifts seen from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 97.21% identified as White, but this percentage fell to 94.28% in 2010. During the same period, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 0.86% to 2.76%. There was also an increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, from 0.86% in 2000 to 1.94% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander experienced a decrease from 0.75% to 0.51%. No changes were reported for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 94.28% | -3.01% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 2.76% | 220.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 1.94% | 125.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 0.51% | -32% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |