Last Name Umber

The surname Umber is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word 'humbre', meaning shade or shadow. It is believed to have been a nickname for someone who lived in a shaded or dark area, or someone with a dark complexion. In some cases, it may have also been a topographic name for someone who lived near a location with the word 'humbre' in its name.

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Sources & References

• INSEE statistics on the surname "umber"
• Global distribution of the surname on Forebears.io
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