Explore the Family Name Lumb
The meaning of Lumb
English: variant of Lum.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lumb in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lumb has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 34,308 in terms of frequency, with a count of 625 which equates to a proportion of 0.23 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 37,848 with a lesser count of 587, representing a proportion of 0.2 per 100,000 individuals. This is represented by a change of -10.32 in rankings and a -6.08 decrease in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,308 | #37,848 | -10.32% |
| Count | 625 | 587 | -6.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lumb
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a shift over the same decade. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased substantially from 1.60% to 3.58%. There was also an introduction of individuals identifying with two or more races at 1.70% in 2010, data for which was not available in 2000. Those identifying as White decreased from 89.76% to 84.84%, while Hispanic identification saw a rise from 2.56% to 4.43%. Black ethnicity saw a minor increase from 5.28% to 5.45%. The proportion of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.76% | 84.84% | -5.48% |
| Black | 5.28% | 5.45% | 3.22% |
| Hispanic | 2.56% | 4.43% | 73.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.6% | 3.58% | 123.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |