Explore the Family Name Mummert
The meaning of Mummert
German: nickname from Middle High German muntbor ‘protector, guardian’.
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How common is the last name Mummert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mummert has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 10,843rd most popular, and by 2010, its rank had dropped to 11,241st, indicating a 3.67% decrease in rank. However, the overall count of individuals with the Mummert surname increased from 2,698 in 2000 to 2,812 in 2010, showing an increase of 4.23%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 5%, moving from 1.0 in 2000 to 0.95 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,843 | #11,241 | -3.67% |
| Count | 2,698 | 2,812 | 4.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1 | 0.95 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mummert
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Mummert surname. A notable majority of those identifying as White held this surname, though there was a slight decrease from 98.41% in 2000 to 97.16% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander reduced considerably by 46.15%, going from 0.52% in 2000 to 0.28% in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying with two or more races, soaring from 0.30% in 2000 to 0.92% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also saw a substantial rise, from 0.44% in 2000 to 1.42% in 2010. The Black population, as well as the American Indian and Alaskan Native populations, showed no change during this period, remaining at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.41% | 97.16% | -1.27% |
| Hispanic | 0.44% | 1.42% | 222.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0.3% | 0.92% | 206.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.28% | -46.15% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |