Explore the Family Name Cullom
The meaning of Cullom
English (Hampshire): variant of Cullum. This form of the surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Cullom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cullom has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,924 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had fallen to 32,900, representing a decline of 3.06%. While its rank dropped, the actual count of people with this surname slightly increased from 683 in 2000 to 697 in 2010, marking a 2.05% growth. However, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 4.0%, from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,924 | #32,900 | -3.06% |
| Count | 683 | 697 | 2.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cullom
In regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Cullom surname identify as White, though there has been a minor decrease of 0.83% from 73.06% in 2000 to 72.45% in 2010. Black-identifying individuals made up the second largest group, although their percentage also decreased by 8.58%, from 24.01% in 2000 to 21.95% in 2010. There was notable growth among those identifying with two or more races, increasing by 87.50% from 1.76% in 2000 to 3.30% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also saw a growth of 40.20% during the same period. No individuals with the Cullom surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.06% | 72.45% | -0.83% |
| Black | 24.01% | 21.95% | -8.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 3.3% | 87.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.02% | 1.43% | 40.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |