Explore the Family Name Umphenour
The meaning of Umphenour
Probably an altered form of German Umbehauer, from the adjective unbehauen ‘unhewn’, a nickname for a boorish, ill-mannered person.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Umphenour in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Umphenour saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The surname moved up in rank from 58,999 to 58,182, marking a growth of 1.38%. In terms of count, there was an 8.72% increase, with the total number of individuals carrying this name rising from 321 to 349. Despite this rise, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #58,182 | 1.38% |
| Count | 321 | 349 | 8.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Umphenour
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Umphenour. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 95.64% in 2000 to 92.55% in 2010. During the same period, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage rising from 1.87% to 3.72%. Individuals identifying as two or more ethnicities also increased by 10.26%, from 1.56% to 1.72%. No individuals with the surname Umphenour identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.64% | 92.55% | -3.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 3.72% | 98.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 1.72% | 10.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |