Explore the Family Name Drummer
The meaning of Drummer
German: variant of Trummer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Drummer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Drummer has increased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 14,783 in popularity and rose to 14,050 in 2010, marking a percentage change of nearly 5%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 1,842 to 2,143 during this time frame, representing an increase of over 16%. Additionally, the proportion of people named Drummer per 100,000 also experienced a growth of 7.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,783 | #14,050 | 4.96% |
| Count | 1,842 | 2,143 | 16.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.73 | 7.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drummer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Drummer has seen some changes as well, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While those identifying as Black remained the majority, increasing slightly from 56.41% in 2000 to 57.96% in 2010, the proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased by approximately 7%. Notable shifts were observed in the Hispanic group, which nearly doubled from 0.87% to 1.73%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 disappeared in the 2010 census, while the percentage of those identifying with two or more races saw a modest increase. The proportions for American Indian and Alaskan Native remained consistent at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 56.41% | 57.96% | 2.75% |
| White | 40.28% | 37.61% | -6.63% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 2.15% | 4.37% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 1.73% | 98.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |