Explore the Family Name Bakkum
The meaning of Bakkum
1. Dutch: habitational name from the village so named near Castricum in North Holland province. Bakkum may be ‘the homestead of someone with the personal name Bak’ (see Bak), or refer to the location on a back, a hillside. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from the dative plural case of Bakke.
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How common is the last name Bakkum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bakkum has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held rank 72022 but dropped to rank 82317 by 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by 14.29%. The total count of people with this last name also fell from 252 in 2000 to 229 in 2010, representing a 9.13% reduction. Correspondingly, its proportion per 100,000 individuals declined by 11.11%, moving from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #82,317 | -14.29% |
| Count | 252 | 229 | -9.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bakkum
When it comes to ethnic identity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Bakkum surname identified as White, with a slight increase from 97.22% in 2000 to 97.38% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010. Interestingly, there was a small percentage (1.98%) who identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, but this category showed no representation in the 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 97.38% | 0.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |