Explore the Family Name Umbel
The meaning of Umbel
Perhaps an altered form of Swiss German Humbel (see Buhl) or of German Hummel, Hümpel, or some other derivative of the personal name Hunibald. See also Umble.
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How common is the last name Umbel in the United States?
The surname Umbel, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, ranked 52,289 in popularity in 2000 and saw a slight decrease to rank 52,482 in 2010. The count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.9% from 373 in 2000 to 395 in 2010, yet its proportion per 100,000 population decreased by 7.14%, from 0.14 to 0.13 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #52,482 | -0.37% |
| Count | 373 | 395 | 5.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Umbel
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Umbel identified as White, making up 96.78% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 96.96% in 2010. A small percentage (1.61%) identified as Hispanic in 2000, however, this dropped to zero by 2010. There were no individuals that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.78% | 96.96% | 0.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |