Explore the Family Name Allum
The meaning of Allum
1. English: possibly a habitational name from Alham in Somerset or a variant of Hallam with loss of initial H-. Post-medieval examples may alternatively represent a variant of Allen. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from any of various farmsteads in southeastern Norway, probably named from Old Norse Aldheimar, a compound of ald ‘high’ + heimar ‘farm’. 3. Muslim: variant of Allam or Alam.
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How common is the last name Allum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Allum has experienced a slight dip in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 43,629 and by 2010, it dropped to rank 44,109, marking a 1.1% decrease. However, the actual count of people with the surname Allum increased from 466 in 2000 to 488 in 2010, signifying a 4.72% increase. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained static at 0.17 during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,629 | #44,109 | -1.1% |
| Count | 466 | 488 | 4.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Allum
In terms of ethnicity, the information provided by the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts within the Allum surname bearers. Proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and as two or more races increased by 38.98% and 19.42% respectively between 2000 and 2010. On the contrary, those who identified as White decreased by 2.94%, while the Black community saw a minor increase of 2.5%. There were no individuals who identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.9% | 75.61% | -2.94% |
| Black | 8.8% | 9.02% | 2.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.72% | 6.56% | 38.98% |
| Two or More Races | 5.15% | 6.15% | 19.42% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |