Explore the Family Name Gummow
The meaning of Gummow
Cornish: variant of Gummo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gummow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gummow has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 75,938th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it dropped to the 77,264th position, reflecting a change of -1.75%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 236 in 2000 to 248 in 2010, a growth rate of 5.08%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100k also decreased during this period, going from 0.09 to 0.08, a drop of 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #77,264 | -1.75% |
| Count | 236 | 248 | 5.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gummow
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Gummow identified as White, with an increase in this group from 91.95% in 2000 to 93.15% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying with two or more races decreased from 4.66% to 3.63%, a change of -22.10%. The Hispanic representation also declined from 2.97% to 2.02%, a decrease of 31.99%. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.95% | 93.15% | 1.31% |
| Two or More Races | 4.66% | 3.63% | -22.1% |
| Hispanic | 2.97% | 2.02% | -31.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |