Explore the Family Name Dummett
The meaning of Dummett
English (Somerset and Devon): habitational name from Dommett in Buckland Saint Mary, Somerset. The etymology of the placename is unknown.
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How common is the last name Dummett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dummett has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 85,297th most popular, but by 2010 it had slipped to 90,495th, a decline of 6.09%. Interestingly, the actual count of individuals with this surname remained steady at 204 during this decade, but its proportion per 100,000 population decreased by 12.5%, from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,297 | #90,495 | -6.09% |
| Count | 204 | 204 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dummett
Regarding ethnicity, again considering the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the distribution among those bearing the Dummett surname underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010. White individuals accounted for 53.92% of the group in 2000 but dropped to 49.51% in 2010, marking an 8.18% change. The percentage of Black individuals within the Dummett surname also decreased slightly from 43.14% to 41.18%, a 4.54% reduction. The ethnicity that saw an increase was those identifying with two or more races, which went from zero to 5.88%. The Hispanic representation also rose from no individuals to 2.45%. There was no recorded data for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.92% | 49.51% | -8.18% |
| Black | 43.14% | 41.18% | -4.54% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 5.88% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |