Explore the Family Name Umholtz
The meaning of Umholtz
German: 1. topographic name for someone who lived by a forest. 2. from unholz ‘waste, or refuse wood’, hence probably a metonymic occupational name for a carpenter. 3. possibly habitational name from a place called Amholz in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Umholtz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Umholtz has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Umholtz was ranked as the 38,079th most popular surname in the United States, with 547 individuals carrying this name. This equated to about 0.2 people per 100,000 having the surname. By 2010, however, the surname had dropped in rank to the 40,610th position, and the count of individuals with this name decreased slightly to 538, making the proportion 0.18 per 100,000. The change in both rank and count represents a decline of just over 6.65% and 1.65% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,079 | #40,610 | -6.65% |
| Count | 547 | 538 | -1.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Umholtz
When it comes to ethnic identity, again referencing the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some shifts among those with the surname Umholtz between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, almost 97% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but by 2010, this proportion had dropped to just over 92%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year. However, identification with two or more races increased from 1.46% to 2.42% during this time period. Additionally, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.91% in 2000 to 3.16% in 2010. Interestingly, 2010 also saw a new group emerge, with 1.30% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 92.19% | -4.85% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 3.16% | 247.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 2.42% | 65.75% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |