Explore the Family Name Dunkum
The meaning of Dunkum
English: variant of Duncombe. This form has now died out in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dunkum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dunkum has seen a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 75,695th in 2000 and fell to 85,357th in 2010, a decrease of approximately 12.76%. The count of persons with this surname also fell from 237 in 2000 to 219 in 2010, showing a decrease of about 7.59%. As for its prevalence, it went down from 0.09 per 100,000 in 2000 to 0.07 per 100,000 in 2010, marking a 22.22% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #85,357 | -12.76% |
| Count | 237 | 219 | -7.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dunkum
When it comes to ethnic identity linked with the surname Dunkum, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is overwhelmingly associated with the white ethnicity, accounting for 97.47% in 2000 and 96.80% in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented in the data for either year. The category "Two or more races" also did not register any significant presence in 2000 but appeared in the 2010 data, though the specific number is suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.47% | 96.8% | -0.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |