Explore the Family Name Umphrey
The meaning of Umphrey
English and Welsh: variant of Humphrey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Umphrey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Umphrey' has seen a slight decrease in recent years. Ranked at 22,304 in 2000, it slid to 22,856 by 2010, marking a decline of 2.47%. However, the number of people bearing this surname increased from 1,078 to 1,120 during this same period, a growth of 3.9%. The proportion of individuals with the last name 'Umphrey' per 100,000 population also experienced a small dip of 5.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,304 | #22,856 | -2.47% |
| Count | 1,078 | 1,120 | 3.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.38 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Umphrey
Turning our attention to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most individuals with the Umphrey surname identify as White, although there was a marginal decline of 1.38% between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as Black saw a slight increase of 4.14% over the same period. The most significant change was among those identifying as Hispanic, which surged by 106.15%, albeit from a very low base. Individuals identifying with two or more races also increased by 44.62%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.45% | 89.2% | -1.38% |
| Black | 6.77% | 7.05% | 4.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.88% | 44.62% |
| Hispanic | 0.65% | 1.34% | 106.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |