Explore the Family Name Ummel
The meaning of Ummel
Swiss German: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ummel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ummel slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ummel was ranked as the 47,026th most popular name in the United States, with approximately 425 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, however, it had fallen to the 49,914th spot, with its count dropping slightly to 420. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined during this period from 0.16 to 0.14, marking a decrease of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,026 | #49,914 | -6.14% |
| Count | 425 | 420 | -1.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ummel
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the surname Ummel. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority identified as White, although there was a slight decline from 97.88% to 95.24%. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic almost doubled, increasing from 1.41% in 2000 to 2.62% in 2010. Additionally, a small portion (1.19%) identified with two or more races in 2010, an occurrence not seen in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.88% | 95.24% | -2.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 2.62% | 85.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |