Explore the Family Name Allums
The meaning of Allums
English: variant of Allum.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Allums in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Allums saw a minor decrease in ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 21088 to 21330, a drop of 1.15%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.77%, from 1161 in 2000 to 1228 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with the surname Allums per 100,000 decreased slightly by 2.33% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,088 | #21,330 | -1.15% |
| Count | 1,161 | 1,228 | 5.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.42 | -2.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Allums
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the largest ethnic group associated with the surname Allums in both 2000 and 2010 was White, although its representation decreased by 6.29% over the decade. Those identifying as Black or African American constituted the second largest group, increasing by 6.84% during this period. People identifying as Hispanic or of two or more races also increased, with the former seeing a significant rise of 119.23%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native among those with the surname Allums in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.48% | 54.8% | -6.29% |
| Black | 39.02% | 41.69% | 6.84% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 1.79% | 29.71% |
| Hispanic | 0.52% | 1.14% | 119.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |