Explore the Family Name Idom
The meaning of Idom
Probably an Americanized form of German Eidam, name from a relative, Middle High German eidem ‘son in law’ (or ‘father in law’).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Idom in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Idom has slightly fluctuated over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 66,274th in terms of popularity and increased to 68,345th by 2010, marking a decrease of 3.12% in its ranking. The number of individuals carrying the surname, however, showed an increase from 279 in 2000 to 288 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 3.23%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1 through both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #68,345 | -3.12% |
| Count | 279 | 288 | 3.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Idom
The ethnic identity tied to the surname Idom also demonstrated some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 62.72% of the bearers of the surname identified as white, which decreased to 57.99% by 2010. Black individuals with this surname increased from 34.41% in 2000 to 37.85% in 2010, marking a 10% change. There was no recorded percentage for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year. However, by 2010, 2.08% of those bearing the surname identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.72% | 57.99% | -7.54% |
| Black | 34.41% | 37.85% | 10% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |