Explore the Family Name Lummus
The meaning of Lummus
English: variant of Loomis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lummus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lummus saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17,702 in popularity and by 2010, it slipped to a ranking of 18,584, marking a change of -4.98%. The actual count of individuals with this surname, however, increased from 1,460 in 2000 to 1,483 in 2010, an upturn of 1.58%. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased from 0.54 in 2000 to 0.5 in 2010, a decline of 7.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,702 | #18,584 | -4.98% |
| Count | 1,460 | 1,483 | 1.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.5 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lummus
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting shifts over the decade for those carrying the Lummus surname. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native population in 2000; however, by 2010 these ethnicities were reported at 0.40% and 0.67% respectively. The group identifying as two or more races showed a significant increase from 1.23% in 2000 to 1.96% in 2010, a leap of 59.35%. The white population saw a small decline from 94.18% in 2000 to 91.44% in 2010, a drop of 2.91%. The Hispanic population saw the most dramatic increase, from 0.82% in 2000 to 2.49% in 2010, a rise of 203.66%. The Black population remained relatively stable, with only a slight increase from 3.01% in 2000 to 3.03% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.18% | 91.44% | -2.91% |
| Black | 3.01% | 3.03% | 0.66% |
| Hispanic | 0.82% | 2.49% | 203.66% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.96% | 59.35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |