Explore the Family Name Umfleet
The meaning of Umfleet
Altered form of English (Worcestershire) Anfleet or Amphlett, a topographic name from Middle English an flete ‘by the stream’, in this case most probably the River Severn. Old English flēot ‘stream, estuary, creek’ is a common placename element in English (see Fleet). Holt Fleet ‘the wood by the river’ is the name of a place on the River Severn near where this surname was established in the 14th century.
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How common is the last name Umfleet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Umfleet has seen a minor increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 42,056th most popular and rose slightly to 41,579th by 2010, marking an increase of 1.13 percent. The number of people carrying the surname also increased from 486 in 2000 to 523 in 2010, a growth of 7.61 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,056 | #41,579 | 1.13% |
| Count | 486 | 523 | 7.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Umfleet
Regarding ethnicity, the Umfleet surname is predominantly associated with white individuals, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. Over 94% identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease of 2.14%. The Hispanic representation saw some growth during this period, increasing by 39.32% from 2.06% to 2.87%. Notably, in 2010, a small percentage (0.96%) of those with the Umfleet surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, where there had been no representation in 2000. There was no change for Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnic identities, which remained at 0%, and no reported individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 94.84% | -2.14% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 2.87% | 39.32% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |