Explore the Family Name Jellum
The meaning of Jellum
Norwegian: variant of Hjellum (see Hjelle), or a habitational name from the farm name Gjellum, from Old Norse gil ‘gorge, canyon’ + heimr ‘farmstead’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik.
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How common is the last name Jellum in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jellum has decreased over a decade. In 2000, Jellum was ranked 73,659th in popularity and this dropped to 87,663rd by 2010, marking a change of -19.01%. The count of individuals with the surname also saw a decrease from 245 in 2000 to 212 in 2010, a decline of 13.47%. The proportion of the surname Jellum per 100,000 people also fell from 0.09 to 0.07, a decrease of 22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #87,663 | -19.01% |
| Count | 245 | 212 | -13.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jellum
Examining the data from the Decennial U.S. Census regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Jellum, it appears that there was some shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 95.10% of those with the surname identified as White, which decreased by 7.74% to 87.74% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, by 2010, there were individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (2.36%) and Black (3.77%). Additionally, there was an emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races, accounting for 3.77% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.1% | 87.74% | -7.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.77% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 3.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.36% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |