Explore the Family Name Mccumber
The meaning of Mccumber
Irish: variant of McComber.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mccumber in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Mccumber" has moderately increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mccumber was the 11,898th most common surname, but it climbed slightly to the 11,821st spot in 2010, reflecting a change of 0.65%. The total count of people with this surname also rose from 2,409 in 2000 to 2,647 in 2010, an increase of 9.88%. The proportion per 100,000 people recorded a minor growth from 0.89 to 0.9 during the same time period, which translates to an increase of 1.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,898 | #11,821 | 0.65% |
| Count | 2,409 | 2,647 | 9.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.89 | 0.9 | 1.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mccumber
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mccumber. In 2000, a substantial majority (91.20%) of those with the surname identified as White, although this figure decreased slightly to 88.44% in 2010. The proportions identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black saw considerable increases, going from 0.46% to 1.10% and 0.21% to 0.57%, respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic rose from 6.10% to 7.40%. Those reporting two or more races increased from 1.25% to 1.74%. However, there was a marginal decline in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, which dropped from 0.79% to 0.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.2% | 88.44% | -3.03% |
| Hispanic | 6.1% | 7.4% | 21.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.74% | 39.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 1.1% | 139.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.79% | 0.76% | -3.8% |
| Black | 0.21% | 0.57% | 171.43% |