Explore the Family Name Cumber
The meaning of Cumber
1. English: variant of Coomer. This surname (in any of the two possible senses; compare 2 below and see also Cumbo) is also found among African Americans. Compare Coomber. 2. Altered form of Native American (Lumbee) Cumbo 1. — Note: In the data published in 2010 by the US Census Bureau, bearers of the surname Cumber are not reported as also “American Indian”.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cumber in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cumber saw some fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cumber ranked 41,448 in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to rank 42,511, reflecting a 2.56% decrease. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname rose slightly from 495 to 510, an increase of 3.03%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a marginal decline of 5.56%, moving from 0.18 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,448 | #42,511 | -2.56% |
| Count | 495 | 510 | 3.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cumber
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cumber also experienced changes during the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this last name identified as White, with proportions hovering around 83%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 19.83%, dropping from 3.43% to 2.75%. Meanwhile, those identifying themselves as being of two or more races increased by 23.87%, moving from 2.22% to 2.75%. The Black community saw a slight increase, with their representation increasing from 9.09% to 9.41%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.23% | 83.33% | 0.12% |
| Black | 9.09% | 9.41% | 3.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.43% | 2.75% | -19.83% |
| Two or More Races | 2.22% | 2.75% | 23.87% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |