Explore the Family Name Gummere
The meaning of Gummere
English: variant of Gomer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gummere in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gummere has seen a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gummere was ranked 57,849 in popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen to 59,324, marking a 2.55% decrease. However, the number of people carrying the Gummere surname actually increased slightly during this period. In 2000, there were 329 instances of the surname, while in 2010 there were 341, indicating a 3.65% increase. The proportion per 100k of people with this surname remained stable at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #59,324 | -2.55% |
| Count | 329 | 341 | 3.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gummere
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gummere, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identify as White. In 2000, 95.44% identified as such, and in 2010, this figure slightly decreased to 95.01%. There is also a small percentage who identifies as Asian/Pacific Islander, which wasn't recorded in 2000 but appeared as 2.35% in 2010. The census data shows no individuals with the surname Gummere identifying as Black, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year. Despite the presence of the surname within the Hispanic community in 2000 (2.13%), the data was suppressed for privacy reasons in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.44% | 95.01% | -0.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.35% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.13% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |