Explore the Family Name Numan
The meaning of Numan
1. Dutch: nickname for a newcomer to a place, from Middle Dutch nuwe ‘new’ + man ‘man’. 2. English: variant of Newman. 3. Americanized form of German Nümann, a variant of Neumann. 4. Muslim: from a personal name based on Arabic nu‘mān ‘blood’. Compare Noman.
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How common is the last name Numan in the United States?
According to the data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Numan has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Numan was ranked as the 69,636th most popular last name, but by 2010 it had risen to become the 56,710th. This represents an increase of 18.56%. In terms of raw numbers, there were 263 instances of the Numan surname in 2000, and this figure increased by 36.88% to 360 in 2010. The proportion of people with the Numan surname per 100,000 also increased by 20.0% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #56,710 | 18.56% |
| Count | 263 | 360 | 36.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Numan
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census provides an interesting insight into the distribution of ethnic identities among individuals with the Numan surname. Between 2000 and 2010, the proportion of Numans who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 20.43%, while those identifying as two or more races saw a rise of 13.29%. However, the proportion of Numans who identified as White decreased by 10.33%, while the proportion who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native experienced a considerable decline of 41.58%. Meanwhile, the proportion of Hispanic Numans increased by 35.71%, and those identifying as Black saw a rise of 9.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 46.77% | 41.94% | -10.33% |
| Black | 32.7% | 35.83% | 9.57% |
| Two or More Races | 7.6% | 8.61% | 13.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.46% | 7.78% | 20.43% |
| Hispanic | 2.66% | 3.61% | 35.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.8% | 2.22% | -41.58% |