About Umber
The surname Umber is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "umbre," meaning "shadow" or "shade." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a dark complexion or someone who lived in a shady or dark area. The name may also have been given to someone who worked with or lived near the pigment known as umber, which is a dark brown color. Overall, the surname Umber is associated with darkness, shade, or a dark complexion.
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The surname Umber is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Umber based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Umber is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Umber in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Umber using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.