Explore the Family Name Gum
The meaning of Gum
1. English: variant of Gumm 1. 2. German: variant of Gumm 2. 3. North German: nickname from Old Saxon gumo ‘man’. 4. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 甘, see Gan 1.
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How common is the last name Gum in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Gum' saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 10,912 in 2000 to 12,504 in 2010, marking a decline of 14.59%. Similarly, the count of people with the surname Gum decreased by about 7.36%, from 2,676 individuals in 2000 to 2,479 in 2010. This decrease in popularity also reflected in the proportion per 100k where there was a drop of 15.15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,912 | #12,504 | -14.59% |
| Count | 2,676 | 2,479 | -7.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.99 | 0.84 | -15.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gum
Examining the Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Gum', we notice some shifts over the decade. While the majority of bearers identified as White (88.64% in 2000 and 88.66% in 2010), other ethnicities grew. The Hispanic representation increased by 57.05%, from 1.49% in 2000 to 2.34% in 2010. Likewise, the Black population rose from 1.20% to 2.26%, an increase of 88.33%. We also see growth among the American Indian and Alaskan Native populations, a rise of 64.71%. However, the Asian/Pacific Islander identity saw a decline of 35.64%. Individuals identifying as Two or more races saw a marginal increase from 1.68% to 1.90%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.64% | 88.66% | 0.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.65% | 4.28% | -35.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 2.34% | 57.05% |
| Black | 1.2% | 2.26% | 88.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 1.9% | 13.1% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.34% | 0.56% | 64.71% |