Explore the Family Name Eum
The meaning of Eum
Korean: variant of Ŏm (see Om 4).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Eum has been growing in popularity. In 2000, the surname ranked 86,657th and by 2010 it had jumped to 55,962nd, marking an impressive growth of 35.42 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 200 to 366 during this period, a rise of 83 percent. When considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a 71.43 percent increase, moving from 0.07 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,657 | #55,962 | 35.42% |
| Count | 200 | 366 | 83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.12 | 71.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eum
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Eum identify as Asian or Pacific Islander. This group represents 96.17 percent of all individuals with this surname as of 2010, up from 93.50 percent in 2000. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as White remained relatively stable at around 3 percent. There were no significant changes noted for individuals identifying as two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 93.5% | 96.17% | 2.86% |
| White | 3% | 3.01% | 0.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |