Explore the Family Name Dumond
The meaning of Dumond
French: variant of Dumont and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. Some characteristic forenames: French Donat, Leonide, Onezime, Rosaire.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dumond in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dumond experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dumond was ranked as the 11,601st most popular surname, but dropped to the 12,231st position in 2010, indicating a 5.43% decline. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased from 2,482 to 2,544 during this period, resulting in a growth rate of 2.5%. The proportion of people named Dumond per 100,000 decreased by 6.52%, going from 0.92 to 0.86.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,601 | #12,231 | -5.43% |
| Count | 2,482 | 2,544 | 2.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.92 | 0.86 | -6.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dumond
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dumond. From 2000 to 2010, there were shifts in the distribution of ethnicity. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 34.09%, while the figure for Black individuals saw a significant jump of 124.49%. On the other hand, those claiming a White ethnic identity decreased by 5.01%. The percentage of individuals with Hispanic ethnicity more than doubled, up by 83.94%. The proportion of people identifying as two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 10.57% and 11.24% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.9% | 87.3% | -5.01% |
| Black | 2.94% | 6.6% | 124.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 2.52% | 83.94% |
| Two or More Races | 2.46% | 2.2% | -10.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.89% | 0.79% | -11.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.59% | 34.09% |