Explore the Family Name Nellum
The meaning of Nellum
Altered form of Nellums.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nellum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nellum has seen a surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Nellum was ranked as the 57,252nd most popular surname in the U.S., while by 2010 it had jumped to the 52,736th spot, marking a 7.89% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also rose from 333 to 393 during this period, representing an 18.02% growth. Additionally, the proportion of individuals named Nellum per 100,000 people increased by 8.33%, moving from 0.12 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #52,736 | 7.89% |
| Count | 333 | 393 | 18.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nellum
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Nellum identify as Black, with a slight increase from 90.69% in 2000 to 92.11% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant rise (59.17%) in those who identified with two or more races, going from 2.40% to 3.82%. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as White saw a substantial decrease from 3.90% to 1.78%. The Hispanic cohort also showed a drop from 2.40% to 2.04%. There were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 90.69% | 92.11% | 1.57% |
| Two or More Races | 2.4% | 3.82% | 59.17% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 2.04% | -15% |
| White | 3.9% | 1.78% | -54.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |