Explore the Family Name Umhoefer
The meaning of Umhoefer
German (Umhöfer): probably a habitational name for someone from a place called Ummenhofen on the Jagst river.
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How common is the last name Umhoefer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Umhoefer" has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,186th in terms of popularity and had a population count of 290. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 67,519 while the count marginally increased to 292. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #67,519 | -5.19% |
| Count | 290 | 292 | 0.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Umhoefer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of people with the Umhoefer surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 0.69% over the decade. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Likewise, no individuals reported having two or more races for their ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.66% | 98.97% | -0.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |