Explore the Family Name Exum
The meaning of Exum
English: probably a variant of Axsom. This surname is also common among African Americans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Exum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Exum saw a minor decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 10,609th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to rank 11,118th. Despite this drop in rank, the number of people using the Exum surname increased slightly by 2.89%, from 2,772 in 2000 to 2,852 in 2010. However, when considering proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname fell by 5.83%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,609 | #11,118 | -4.8% |
| Count | 2,772 | 2,852 | 2.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.03 | 0.97 | -5.83% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Exum
As for ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the largest ethnic identity associated with the surname Exum is White, accounting for 50.36% in 2000 and increasing marginally to 50.67% in 2010. The second largest ethnic identity group is Black, which made up 44.99% in 2000 but decreased slightly to 44.07% in 2010. Notably, there was a significant increase in the American Indian and Alaskan Native group, rising by 46.51% over the decade, although they still only account for a small percentage of individuals with the Exum surname. Hispanic representation also increased by 25.55%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander category experienced a decrease by 8.62%. Those identifying with two or more races saw a modest increase of 4.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.36% | 50.67% | 0.62% |
| Black | 44.99% | 44.07% | -2.04% |
| Two or More Races | 2.27% | 2.38% | 4.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.72% | 25.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.43% | 0.63% | 46.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 0.53% | -8.62% |