Explore the Family Name Gummer
The meaning of Gummer
1. English (Somerset): variant of Gomer. 2. German: variant of Gumm.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gummer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gummer slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 62,577th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 69,170th, a decrease of approximately 10.54%. The actual count of people with this surname also saw a minor decrease from 299 in 2000 to 284 in 2010, which represents a decrease of about 5.02%. Accordingly, its proportion per 100,000 people fell by around 9.09% from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #69,170 | -10.54% |
| Count | 299 | 284 | -5.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gummer
Turning to the ethnic identities associated with the surname Gummer, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there was a noticeable shift between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 6.24%, going from 85.62% in 2000 to 80.28% in 2010. At the same time, those identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races increased. The former rose from 11.71% in 2000 to 16.20% in 2010, an increase of 38.34%, while the latter increased from 2.01% to 3.17%, a rise of 57.71%. There were no individuals with the surname Gummer who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.62% | 80.28% | -6.24% |
| Black | 11.71% | 16.2% | 38.34% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 3.17% | 57.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |