Explore the Family Name Cumings
The meaning of Cumings
English (Middlesex and Surrey): variant of Cummings.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cumings in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cumings has seen a subtle shift in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 34,342nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 34,835th position, representing a -1.44% change. The count, however, increased from 624 in 2000 to 648 in 2010, indicating a growth of 3.85%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a slight decrease of -4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,342 | #34,835 | -1.44% |
| Count | 624 | 648 | 3.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cumings
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cumings also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest group identifying as Cumings were whites, making up 91.67% and 89.97% respectively. However, there was a slight decrease in this percentage over time. The second-largest ethnicity, Black, represented by 4.17% in 2000, experienced an increase to 4.63% in 2010. There was also a significant increase in the Hispanic representation from 1.44% to 2.78%. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander category increased from 0% to 1.08%, and those identifying with two or more races decreased from 2.40% to 1.54%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained unchanged, with no representation in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.67% | 89.97% | -1.85% |
| Black | 4.17% | 4.63% | 11.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 2.78% | 93.06% |
| Two or More Races | 2.4% | 1.54% | -35.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |