Explore the Family Name Lumar
The meaning of Lumar
Indian: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lumar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lumar has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this name dropped from 52,500 in 2000 to 56,444 in 2010, marking a decline of 7.51%. Meanwhile, the count of people with this surname also fell by 2.43% during this period, from 371 to 362. Correspondingly, the proportion per 100,000 people also reduced by 14.29%, indicating a lesser prevalence of the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #56,444 | -7.51% |
| Count | 371 | 362 | -2.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lumar
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts in the associations between the surname Lumar and various ethnic groups. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander with this surname dropped significantly by 48.74% from 5.93% in 2000 to 3.04% in 2010. Conversely, the representation of this surname within the Black community increased by 4.06% from 87.87% to 91.44%. For those identifying as White and Hispanic, there were minor changes. The White representation witnessed a drop of 19.36% whereas Hispanic representation recorded a slight increase of 2.12%. The surname had no association with those of two or more races or those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 87.87% | 91.44% | 4.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.93% | 3.04% | -48.74% |
| White | 3.77% | 3.04% | -19.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 1.93% | 2.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |