Explore the Family Name Mumma
The meaning of Mumma
Altered form of an unidentified German surname, most probably of Momma, which is unexplained, or perhaps of Mumme. Compare Muma, Mumaugh, and Mumaw. History: The first bearers of the surname Mumma were George (Anthony) Mumma and his two younger brothers, who arrived in Philadelphia, PA, in 1732 aboard a ship of Palatines from Germany. Original spelling of their surname is not known; it was later respelled to many other forms, including Muma, Mumaugh, Mumaw, Mumau, and Moomaw.
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How common is the last name Mumma in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Mumma" has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 12,218th most common surname, dropping to 13,010 by 2010, marking a decrease of 6.48%. Despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased slightly from 2,338 to 2,359, suggesting that the overall population grew faster than the number of Mummas. The proportion of people named Mumma per 100,000 decreased by 8.05%, moving from 0.87 to 0.8.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,218 | #13,010 | -6.48% |
| Count | 2,338 | 2,359 | 0.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.87 | 0.8 | -8.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mumma
In terms of ethnic identity, the breakdown for those with the surname "Mumma" also changed between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority identified as White, the percentage dropped slightly from 95.68% to 93.64%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant increase, almost doubling from 0.94% to 1.91%. Similarly, those reporting two or more races increased considerably from 1.33% to 2.33%. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Black communities also saw increases of 12.24% and 25.49% respectively. However, the percentage of those who identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 32.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.68% | 93.64% | -2.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 2.33% | 75.19% |
| Hispanic | 0.94% | 1.91% | 103.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.98% | 1.1% | 12.24% |
| Black | 0.51% | 0.64% | 25.49% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.56% | 0.38% | -32.14% |