Explore the Family Name Dummitt
The meaning of Dummitt
English: variant of Dummett, itself a habitational name from Dommett, in Buckland Saint Mary (Somerset). This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Dummitt in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dummitt has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. It ranked 50,055th in 2000 and dropped to the 57,516th spot in 2010, representing a 14.91% decline. The number of people with the Dummitt surname also fell during this period from 393 to 354, marking a reduction of 9.92%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals carrying the Dummitt surname per 100,000 people fell by 20%, from 0.15 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,055 | #57,516 | -14.91% |
| Count | 393 | 354 | -9.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dummitt
When it comes to ethnic identity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, most people with the Dummitt surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group, from 95.42% in 2000 to 92.37% in 2010. In contrast, the Black ethnic group saw an increase of 29.41%, moving from 1.53% to 1.98%. There is also a new segment identifying with two or more races and the Hispanic ethnicity, both registering 2.26% in 2010 from zero representation in 2000. However, there were no changes observed for the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities, with both remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.42% | 92.37% | -3.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.26% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.26% | 0% |
| Black | 1.53% | 1.98% | 29.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |