Explore the Family Name Lumm
The meaning of Lumm
German: possibly a nickname for a weak or listless person from the Hessian dialect word lumm ‘soft, slack, limp’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lumm in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lumm saw a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lumm ranked 48,776 in popularity with a count of 406 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 54,990 with 374 individuals identified as Lumms, indicating a decline of 7.88%. The proportion per 100k also decreased from 0.15 to 0.13, marking a 13.33% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,776 | #54,990 | -12.74% |
| Count | 406 | 374 | -7.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lumm
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lumm also shifted somewhat during this ten-year period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, a significant majority of Lumms were White at 87.68%, but by 2010 this figure had dropped slightly to 83.96%. Individuals of Hispanic ethnicity increased from 6.90% to 9.36%. Those identifying as two or more races rose from 1.72% to 3.74%. In 2010, there was a new appearance of Black ethnicity at 1.34%, which wasn't recorded in 2000. However, those of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity, who made up 1.72% in 2000, weren't recorded in the 2010 census. American Indian and Alaskan Native identification remained constant at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.68% | 83.96% | -4.24% |
| Hispanic | 6.9% | 9.36% | 35.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 3.74% | 117.44% |
| Black | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.72% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |