Explore the Family Name Exume
The meaning of Exume
Haitian (Exumé): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Exume in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Exume has seen a significant increase in popularity over a decade, moving up from rank 56,392 in 2000 to 43,006 in 2010 – that’s an impressive 23.74% jump. The count of individuals with this last name also grew by almost half (48.38%) during the same period, from 339 to 503. Consequently, the proportion of people named Exume per 100,000 also increased, rising from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010, marking a 30.77% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,392 | #43,006 | 23.74% |
| Count | 339 | 503 | 48.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.17 | 30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Exume
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Exume has also shifted between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as Black made up the vast majority of those with the last name, increasing from 81.12% to 95.03%, a rise of 17.15%. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying with two or more races saw a dramatic drop of 83.86%, from 13.57% to just 2.19%. Those identifying as White and Hispanic also saw declines of 32.63% and 32.77% respectively. The counts for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were negligible or suppressed to ensure privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 81.12% | 95.03% | 17.15% |
| Two or More Races | 13.57% | 2.19% | -83.86% |
| White | 2.36% | 1.59% | -32.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 1.19% | -32.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |