Explore the Family Name Umscheid
The meaning of Umscheid
German: unflattering nickname from Middle High German unbescheiden ‘helpless; inappropriate, inconsiderate’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Umscheid in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Umscheid has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 48,469 and saw a minor rise to 48,256 in 2010, marking a 0.44% change in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also grew by 7.09%, from 409 in 2000 to 438 in 2010. However, its overall proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,469 | #48,256 | 0.44% |
| Count | 409 | 438 | 7.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Umscheid
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Umscheid identify as white, although there was a small decrease of 1.13% in this group between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Umscheids identifying as Hispanic saw a significant boost of nearly 40% over the decade, increasing from 1.96% to 2.74%. There was no recorded change in the number of Umscheids identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 94.52% | -1.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 2.74% | 39.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |