Explore the Family Name Cummer
The meaning of Cummer
Altered form of German Kummer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cummer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cummer experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cummer was ranked 75,938 in terms of popularity, with 236 individuals carrying that surname, or about 0.09 per every 100,000 individuals. By 2010, however, both the rank and count had fallen, to 93,125 and 197 respectively. This represents a decrease in popularity of approximately 22.63% and a reduction in the count by 16.53%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #93,125 | -22.63% |
| Count | 236 | 197 | -16.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cummer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cummer remained predominantly White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, with a slight increase from 98.31% in 2000 to 98.48% in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented within this surname during both years. There was also no record of individuals identified as Two or more races carrying the surname Cummer.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.31% | 98.48% | 0.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |