Explore the Family Name Umphlett
The meaning of Umphlett
English: variant of Umfleet.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Umphlett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Umphlett has seen a slight decrease in its popularity across the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 43,955 in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had slipped to 45,026: a change of -2.44%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased slightly from 462 to 476 during the same period, showing a growth rate of 3.03%. However, when considering the overall population, the proportion of people named Umphlett per 100k population decreased by -5.88%, indicating that while more people bear the name, it is less common relative to the population size.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,955 | #45,026 | -2.44% |
| Count | 462 | 476 | 3.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Umphlett
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Umphlett identify as White. This figure rose slightly from 95.67% in 2000 to 96.01% in 2010. The next highest representation is from those who identify as Black, at 2.16% in 2000 and increasing to 2.31% in 2010. There are also a small percentage of individuals who identify as Hispanic, although this number dropped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Umphlett identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.67% | 96.01% | 0.36% |
| Black | 2.16% | 2.31% | 6.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |