Explore the Family Name Umsted
The meaning of Umsted
Americanized form of German Umstadt (see Umstead).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Umsted in the United States?
The surname Umsted has seen a slight decline in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 58,553rd most popular surname, dropping to 64,721st by 2010, marking a decrease of 10.53%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 324 in 2000 to 307 in 2010, representing a decrease of 5.25%. Similarly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents decreased by 16.67% over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #64,721 | -10.53% |
| Count | 324 | 307 | -5.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Umsted
In terms of ethnicity, the distribution associated with the surname Umsted remained relatively stable between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although the percentage slightly decreased from 95.06% in 2000 to 93.49% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Black in either census year. The proportion of individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a notable increase of 23.24%, although it remained a small group overall. Interestingly, the category of two or more races appeared in 2010 with a proportion of 2.61%, indicating an increase in multi-ethnic identities associated with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.06% | 93.49% | -1.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.61% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.85% | 2.28% | 23.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |