Explore the Family Name Drumwright
The meaning of Drumwright
Origin undetermined. History: This surname has 18th-century associations with Louisa County, VA.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Drumwright in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Drumwright has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 39,885th in terms of commonality among surnames, but by 2010, it fell to 42,237th place, representing a change of -5.9%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 518 in 2000 to 514 in 2010, marking a decrease of -0.77%. This minor shrinkage also impacted the proportion per 100,000 people, which reduced by 10.53% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,885 | #42,237 | -5.9% |
| Count | 518 | 514 | -0.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drumwright
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Drumwright, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a diverse spread. As of 2010, the majority of bearers identified as either White (52.33%) or Black (44.75%). There was a small but notable increase in those identifying with two or more races, growing by 34.48% from 2000 to reach 1.56% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also emerged, accounting for 1.36% in 2010 from no reported percentage in 2000. However, there were no recorded changes in the amount of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identifications between these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.05% | 52.33% | -3.18% |
| Black | 44.59% | 44.75% | 0.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.56% | 34.48% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |