Explore the Family Name Naum
The meaning of Naum
Romanian and Ukrainian: from the personal name Naum, from Hebrew Nahum, borne by a minor Biblical prophet; its meaning is ‘consolation, comfort’. Some characteristic forenames: Romanian Dumitru, Vasile.
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How common is the last name Naum in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Naum has seen a slight increase between the years 2000 and 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The rank of this surname rose marginally from 58,849 in 2000 to 58,481 in 2010, marking a change of approximately 0.63%. Correspondingly, the count of people with this surname also increased by 7.76% during the same time frame, jumping from 322 individuals in 2000 to 347 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.12, showing no significant change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,849 | #58,481 | 0.63% |
| Count | 322 | 347 | 7.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Naum
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts within the population holding the Naum surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 93.17% to 88.76%, while those identifying as Hispanic surfaced for the first time in 2010, making up 5.48% of the population. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a small increase, moving from 2.80% to 2.88%. Those reporting to be part of two or more races also rose, from 1.55% to 1.73%. No changes were noted for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.17% | 88.76% | -4.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.8% | 2.88% | 2.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 1.73% | 11.61% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |