Explore the Family Name Kumm
The meaning of Kumm
1. North German: metonymic occupational name from Middle Low German kum ‘round container, bowl’, also a nickname for someone who has a bowl-like shape. 2. Swiss German: topographic name for someone living in a valley, from Swiss German kumme ‘hollow’. Some characteristic forenames: German Jochen, Reinhold.
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How common is the last name Kumm in the United States?
The surname "Kumm" showed mild fluctuations in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Kumm was ranked at 22,538 in terms of popularity, which slightly fell to 22,944 by 2010, marking a decrease of 1.8%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Kumm surname increased from 1,065 in 2000 to 1,115 in 2010, indicating a rise of 4.69%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a 2.56% reduction from 0.39 in 2000 to 0.38 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,538 | #22,944 | -1.8% |
| Count | 1,065 | 1,115 | 4.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.38 | -2.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kumm
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Kumm surname, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were several notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased dramatically by 68.24%, growing from 0.85% to 1.43%. The Hispanic representation also rose by 39.34%, up from 1.22% in 2000 to 1.70% in 2010. Notably, the surname began to appear among Black individuals and those identifying with two or more races in 2010, with proportions of 0.63% and 0.45%, respectively. Conversely, the proportion of White individuals with the Kumm surname decreased slightly by 1.44%, from 97.18% in 2000 to 95.78% in 2010. There were no reported instances of the Kumm surname among American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.18% | 95.78% | -1.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 1.7% | 39.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.85% | 1.43% | 68.24% |
| Black | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |