Explore the Family Name Mumm
The meaning of Mumm
1. North German: from the medieval personal name Mummo. This is probably a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name composed of the elements mund ‘protection’ + a second element beginning with m-, such as man ‘man’ or muot ‘courage’. 2. South German (Swabia): nickname for a grumpy individual, from mummen ‘to mumble’.
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How common is the last name Mumm in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Mumm" has seen a slight decrease over the span of a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 13,144th in terms of commonality and had been used by approximately 2,133 individuals. This figure is proportionally calculated as 0.79 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank fell to 15,066 while the count dropped to 1,958, representing a decrease of 8.2%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 also fell by 16.46% to 0.66.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,144 | #15,066 | -14.62% |
| Count | 2,133 | 1,958 | -8.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.79 | 0.66 | -16.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mumm
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those bearing the Mumm surname identified as White, with a minor increase from 95.59% in 2000 to 95.66% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased significantly from 0.75% to 0.46%, while those identifying as Black also declined from 1.55% to 0.56%. On the other hand, those identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase, going from 0.23% to 0.87%. Hispanic identity rose slightly from 1.59% to 1.99%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native also increased from 0.28% to 0.46%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.59% | 95.66% | 0.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 1.99% | 25.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0.23% | 0.87% | 278.26% |
| Black | 1.55% | 0.56% | -63.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 0.46% | -38.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.28% | 0.46% | 64.29% |