UK surname
A French surname derived from the Germanic personal name Hlodebert.
In the 1881 census there were 44 people recorded with the Lumbert surname, ranking it #27,447 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 17, ranked #36,904, down from #27,447 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Tipton otherwise Tibington, Llanwonno and Soham. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lumbert is 179 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 61.4%.
1881 census count
44
Ranked #27,447
Modern count
17
2016, ranked #36,904
Peak year
1861
179 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Lumbert surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Lumbert surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 65 | #21,747 |
| 1861 | historical | 179 | #13,127 |
| 1881 | historical | 44 | #27,447 |
| 1891 | historical | 104 | #23,388 |
| 1901 | historical | 26 | #31,152 |
| 1911 | historical | 50 | #27,806 |
| 1997 | modern | 13 | #36,672 |
| 1998 | modern | 13 | #36,679 |
| 1999 | modern | 14 | #36,595 |
| 2000 | modern | 15 | #36,425 |
| 2001 | modern | 14 | #36,372 |
| 2002 | modern | 15 | #36,381 |
| 2003 | modern | 16 | #36,304 |
| 2004 | modern | 15 | #36,530 |
| 2005 | modern | 11 | #37,065 |
| 2006 | modern | 13 | #36,902 |
| 2007 | modern | 12 | #37,095 |
| 2008 | modern | 13 | #37,056 |
| 2009 | modern | 13 | #37,140 |
| 2010 | modern | 12 | #37,307 |
| 2011 | modern | 11 | #37,397 |
| 2012 | modern | 11 | #37,394 |
| 2013 | modern | 14 | #37,127 |
| 2014 | modern | 16 | #36,974 |
| 2015 | modern | 17 | #36,887 |
| 2016 | modern | 17 | #36,904 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Tipton otherwise Tibington, Llanwonno, Soham, Banbury and Holme Cultram. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tipton otherwise Tibington | Staffordshire |
| 2 | Llanwonno | Glamorganshire |
| 3 | Soham | Cambridgeshire |
| 4 | Banbury | Oxfordshire |
| 5 | Holme Cultram | Cumberland |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Lumbert surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Lumbert, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Lumbert surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Lumbert household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Lumbert is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Lumbert is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Lumbert, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Lumbert is of Anglo-Saxon origin, deriving from the Old English words "lum" meaning loom and "bert" meaning bright. It likely originated in the county of Yorkshire, England during the early medieval period, around the 7th or 8th century AD. The name was initially used as a descriptive term for someone who worked as a weaver or loom operator.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lumbert can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a survey commissioned by William the Conqueror to document land ownership and resources in England. The name is listed as "Lumbertus" in the Yorkshire section of the Domesday Book, indicating the presence of individuals bearing this surname in the area during the 11th century.
Over time, the spelling of the name evolved, with variations such as Lumberd, Lumbard, and Lumbart appearing in historical records. In the 13th century, a manor known as "Lumbert" existed in the village of Kirkby Malzeard, Yorkshire, suggesting that the name may have been associated with a particular location or landholding.
Notable individuals with the surname Lumbert throughout history include:
1. William Lumbert (c. 1290 - 1352), an English landowner and member of the gentry from Lincolnshire. 2. John Lumbert (c. 1410 - 1475), a wealthy merchant and alderman of the City of London during the 15th century. 3. Thomas Lumbert (c. 1520 - 1592), an English Protestant clergyman and author who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Taunton, Somerset. 4. Sir Henry Lumbert (1564 - 1628), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire in the early 17th century. 5. Elizabeth Lumbert (c. 1630 - 1700), a prominent Quaker activist and writer from Yorkshire, known for her advocacy of women's rights and religious tolerance.
While the name Lumbert is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of English surnames, reflecting the occupational and linguistic heritage of the Anglo-Saxon era.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lumbert surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Glamorgan leads with 11 Lumberts recorded in 1881 and an index of 14.72x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Glamorgan | 11 | 14.72x |
| Warwickshire | 9 | 8.32x |
| Hampshire | 8 | 9.10x |
| Oxfordshire | 5 | 18.87x |
| Lancashire | 4 | 0.79x |
| Yorkshire | 2 | 0.47x |
| Cambridgeshire | 1 | 3.68x |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1.46x |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1.52x |
| Northamptonshire | 1 | 2.48x |
| Somerset | 1 | 1.45x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Aston in Warwickshire leads with 9 Lumberts recorded in 1881 and an index of 30.20x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Aston | 9 | 30.20x |
| Llanwonno | 9 | 335.82x |
| South Stoneham | 8 | 418.85x |
| Neithrop | 5 | 561.80x |
| Toxteth Park | 4 | 23.20x |
| Leeds | 2 | 8.33x |
| Bridgewater | 1 | 53.19x |
| Cardiff St Mary | 1 | 24.27x |
| Clee With Weelsby | 1 | 66.67x |
| Leckwith | 1 | 555.56x |
| St Andrewthe Less | 1 | 32.15x |
| Upwell | 1 | 322.58x |
| Warkworth | 1 | 277.78x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Lumbert surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Lumbert surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 44 people were recorded with the Lumbert surname. That placed it at #27,447 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 17 in 2016. That gives Lumbert a modern rank of #36,904.
A French surname derived from the Germanic personal name Hlodebert.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Lumbert bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.