Explore the Family Name Bumb
The meaning of Bumb
1. German: variant of Pump. Compare Bump. 2. Indian (Maharashtra): Maratha name, from Marathi bəmb ‘stout’. Compare Bump. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Amar, Balu, Raj.
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How common is the last name Bumb in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Bumb' has shown a slight increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 57,544 and by 2010, it had risen to the rank of 57,516 – an increase of 0.05%. The count of individuals carrying this last name also increased by 6.95%, from 331 people in 2000 to 354 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of 'Bumb' per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #57,516 | 0.05% |
| Count | 331 | 354 | 6.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bumb
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Bumb', again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority are identified as White. However, there has been a decline in this group, dropping by 5.57% from 91.24% in 2000 to 86.16% in 2010. Notably, the Hispanic representation saw a significant increase of 163.86%, moving from 3.32% in 2000 to 8.76% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation slightly declined over the decade, from 3.63% to 3.11%. The proportions of Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.24% | 86.16% | -5.57% |
| Hispanic | 3.32% | 8.76% | 163.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.63% | 3.11% | -14.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |