Explore the Family Name Downum
The meaning of Downum
Altered form of Downham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Downum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Downum" showed a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,994 and had a count of 589, translating to 0.22 per 100k in the U.S population. By 2010, its rank remained relatively stable at 35,993, and the count rose to 623, showing an overall growth of 5.77%. However, the proportion per 100k slightly decreased by 4.55% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,994 | #35,993 | 0% |
| Count | 589 | 623 | 5.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Downum
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Downum", significant shifts were observed between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The dominant ethnicity with this surname is White, which declined from 91.00% in 2000 to 83.31% in 2010. There was an uptick in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races, moving from 0 and 2.89% respectively in 2000 to 2.09 and 4.49% in 2010. A remarkable growth was noticed within the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, which increased from 2.04% to 6.42% during these years. The percentage of Hispanics also grew from 2.04% in 2000 to 3.69% in 2010. No data was recorded for the Black category in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91% | 83.31% | -8.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.04% | 6.42% | 214.71% |
| Two or More Races | 2.89% | 4.49% | 55.36% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 3.69% | 80.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.09% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |