Explore the Family Name Cumby
The meaning of Cumby
1. Altered form of Native American (Lumbee) and African American Cumbo 1. Compare Cumbee. — Note: In the data published in 2010 by the US Census Bureau, bearers of the surname Cumby are not reported as also “American Indian”. 2. English: probably a variant of Cumber or Coomber (see Coomer) in which final -er has been shortened to -e and raised to -y.
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How common is the last name Cumby in the United States?
The surname Cumby's popularity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight decline in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 24,680th most common to 25,459th. Despite this drop, the absolute count of individuals bearing the Cumby surname increased by 2.43%, from 948 to 971 over the same period. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion of people named Cumby per 100,000 decreased by 5.71%, indicating a relative decrease in the name's prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,680 | #25,459 | -3.16% |
| Count | 948 | 971 | 2.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.33 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cumby
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the Cumby surname from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Cumbys identifying as White decreased slightly, from 67.09% to 64.88%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black saw a small increase, from 29.75% to 31.62%. The largest percentage change was observed in the Hispanic category, which increased by 59.52%, albeit from a low base of 0.84% in 2000. Those identifying as of Two or more races also increased, from 1.69% to 1.96%. There were no reported Cumbys identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.09% | 64.88% | -3.29% |
| Black | 29.75% | 31.62% | 6.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 1.96% | 15.98% |
| Hispanic | 0.84% | 1.34% | 59.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |