Explore the Family Name Mumme
The meaning of Mumme
North German: variant of Mumm 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mumme in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mumme showed a slight decrease in rank from 36,232 in 2000 to 36,379 in 2010, indicating a 0.41% drop. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 5.31% from 584 to 615 within the same period. The proportion of the Mumme surname per 100,000 people also declined slightly by 4.55%, moving from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,232 | #36,379 | -0.41% |
| Count | 584 | 615 | 5.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mumme
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mumme, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this last name identified as White, although there was a minimal decrease of 1.14% from 95.89% in 2000 to 94.80% in 2010. In contrast, the Hispanic ethnicity saw a notable increase of 29.79%, rising from 1.88% in 2000 to 2.44% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races rose slightly, at 10.68%, from 1.03% in 2000 to 1.14% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no individuals with the Mumme surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 0.81% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.89% | 94.8% | -1.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 2.44% | 29.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.14% | 10.68% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |