Explore the Family Name Bumstead
The meaning of Bumstead
English: habitational name from Bumpstead in Essex, early recorded as Bumesteda, from Old English bune ‘reed’ + stede ‘place, site’.
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How common is the last name Bumstead in the United States?
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the surname Bumstead witnessed a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 35,239 but fell to 35,945 by 2010, marking a 2% decrease in popularity. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 605 to 624 during the same period, a growth rate of approximately 3.14%. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a minor drop from 0.22 to 0.21, indicating a 4.55% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,239 | #35,945 | -2% |
| Count | 605 | 624 | 3.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bumstead
From an ethnic identity perspective, the Decennial U.S. Census data provides some interesting insights about the Bumstead surname. While in 2000, no Bumsteads identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, by 2010, there were changes. A small percentage (0.80%) identified as Hispanic, and 3.21% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native. There was also a significant increase (112.05%) in those identifying with two or more races, going from 0.83% in 2000 to 1.76% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of White Bumsteads decreased slightly from 98.18% in 2000 to 94.23% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.18% | 94.23% | -4.02% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 3.21% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 1.76% | 112.05% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |