There are
2233
Cumberlands in the USA
Cumberland is the
13578th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Cumberland

WilliamAugustus,

Military leader who played a significant role in the Jacobite risings. Known for his victory in the Battle of Culloden, which ended the Jacobite rebellion.

ErnestAugustus,

Son of King George III, who became the King of Hanover. His reign played a vital role in shaping the country's constitutional development.

RichardCumberland

English dramatist and civil servant known for his plays. His works reflect social and moral issues of the time.

GeorgeCumberland

English artist and writer esteemed for his watercolor landscapes and travel journals.

HenryWilliam

British historian and author known for his writings on local history, particularly of the Cumberland region.

Cumberland Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Cumberland originated from the historic county of Cumberland in northwest England.
Geographic DistributionCumberland is associated with the region of Cumbria in present-day England.
VariationsVariations of the surname Cumberland include Cummerland and Cumerland.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration related to the surname Cumberland primarily occurred during the periods of British colonial expansion and the Industrial Revolution. Many individuals with the surname Cumberland emigrated to various parts of the British Empire, including North America, Australia, and New Zealand, in search of better opportunities and a new life.