Explore the Family Name Gump
The meaning of Gump
Swiss German and South German: 1. occupational name or nickname from Middle High German gumpen, gumpeln ‘to clown (at fairs)’. 2. from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with gund ‘battle, war’. Compare Gumpert.
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How common is the last name Gump in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gump saw a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 12437 to 12584. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 7.47%, from 2289 in 2000 to 2460 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also decreased slightly during this period, from 0.85 to 0.83.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,437 | #12,584 | -1.18% |
| Count | 2,289 | 2,460 | 7.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.85 | 0.83 | -2.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gump
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Gump, as outlined by the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White remain the majority, though their proportion decreased slightly from 96.20% to 94.43%. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black also decreased in this time frame. In contrast, there was a substantial increase in those identifying with two or more races, from 0.66% to 1.22%, and Hispanics, from 0.79% to 1.46%. Additionally, the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Natives rose by 50.37% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 94.43% | -1.84% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.35% | 2.03% | 50.37% |
| Hispanic | 0.79% | 1.46% | 84.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 1.22% | 84.85% |
| Black | 0.7% | 0.57% | -18.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.31% | 0.28% | -9.68% |