Explore the Family Name Kumler
The meaning of Kumler
Altered form of German Kümmler: occupational name for a spicer, literally a supplier of caraway seeds, German Kümmeler, from a derivative of Middle High German kumin ‘caraway’, from Latin cuminum.
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How common is the last name Kumler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kumler has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 57,090 to 61,745, marking an 8.15% decline. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname Kumler also fell from 334 to 325, representing a drop of 2.69%. As a result, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 decreased by 8.33%, going down from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #61,745 | -8.15% |
| Count | 334 | 325 | -2.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kumler
The Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the Kumler surname from 2000 to 2010. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (96.71% in 2000 to 93.23% in 2010), there was a small but noticeable increase in those identifying with two or more races, growing from 2.4% to 3.38%. Additionally, while no one with the Kumler surname identified as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, 2.15% did so. No changes were observed among individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.71% | 93.23% | -3.6% |
| Two or More Races | 2.4% | 3.38% | 40.83% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |