Explore the Family Name Dumbleton
The meaning of Dumbleton
English (Warwickshire and Oxfordshire): habitational name from Dumbleton in Gloucestershire, probably from Old English dumbel ‘shady glen or hollow’ + tūn ‘farmstead’. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Donovan, Siobhan.
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How common is the last name Dumbleton in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dumbleton has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, Dumbleton ranked 73,659th in terms of popularity and slightly dipped to 75,317th by 2010, marking a decline of 2.25%. However, despite this decline in rank, the actual count of people with the Dumbleton surname increased modestly from 245 in 2000 to 256 in 2010, a growth of 4.49%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #75,317 | -2.25% |
| Count | 245 | 256 | 4.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dumbleton
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Dumbleton surname identify as White, with 94.69% in 2000 and 92.97% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw the most notable increase, jumping by 43.67% from 2.45% in 2000 to 3.52% in 2010. A small proportion also identified as belonging to two or more races, increasing from 2.04% in 2000 to 2.34% in 2010, showing a rise of 14.71%. There were no individuals with the Dumbleton surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.69% | 92.97% | -1.82% |
| Hispanic | 2.45% | 3.52% | 43.67% |
| Two or More Races | 2.04% | 2.34% | 14.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |