Explore the Family Name Umbaugh
The meaning of Umbaugh
Altered form of German Umbach.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Umbaugh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Umbaugh has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 37,429, but by 2010 it dropped slightly to 37,899, indicating a change of -1.26 percent. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname increased by 4.64 percent from 560 to 586 over the same period. The proportion per 100k people also decreased from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010, representing a -4.76 percent change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,429 | #37,899 | -1.26% |
| Count | 560 | 586 | 4.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Umbaugh
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Umbaugh, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly found within the White community, making up 97.86 percent in 2000 and 97.10 percent in 2010, a minor decrease of -0.78 percent over the decade. Meanwhile, the representation of the surname among the Hispanic population saw a slight increase from 1.25 percent in 2000 to 1.37 percent in 2010, which corresponds to a 9.60 percent growth. There was no recorded presence of the surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.86% | 97.1% | -0.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 1.37% | 9.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |