Explore the Family Name Mitchum
The meaning of Mitchum
English: variant of Mitcham. This surname is rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mitchum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mitchum ranked 8,339 in popularity in 2000 and slightly fell to 8,602 in 2010, marking a change of -3.15%. The count of individuals with this surname, however, increased from 3,651 people in 2000 to 3,827 in 2010, a rise of 4.82%. This indicates a marginal decrease in proportion per 100k during the same period, dropping from 1.35 to 1.3, or a decrease of 3.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,339 | #8,602 | -3.15% |
| Count | 3,651 | 3,827 | 4.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.35 | 1.3 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mitchum
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information on the ethnicity associated with the surname Mitchum. In 2000, the ethnic identity associated with this surname was predominantly White at 76.17%, which slightly decreased to 75.05% in 2010. The second largest group, Black, had a slight increase from 20.35% in 2000 to 20.77% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity saw the most significant increase, rising from 1.12% in 2000 to 1.80% in 2010, a change of 60.71%. Asian/Pacific Islander also increased by 40% over the decade. Those identifying as being of two or more races decreased marginally from 1.37% to 1.33%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native identities decreased from 0.68% to 0.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.17% | 75.05% | -1.47% |
| Black | 20.35% | 20.77% | 2.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 1.8% | 60.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 1.33% | -2.92% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.68% | 0.63% | -7.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.42% | 40% |