Explore the Family Name Numbers
The meaning of Numbers
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Numbers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Numbers" has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 52,714th but dropped to 54,418th by 2010, reflecting a 3.23% decline. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased modestly from 369 to 379, a change of 2.71%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly from 0.14 to 0.13, marking a 7.14% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,714 | #54,418 | -3.23% |
| Count | 369 | 379 | 2.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Numbers
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Numbers" also changed between 2000 and 2010, as noted from the analysis of the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 94.58% to 91.82%, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase from 2.98% to 5.28%. Meanwhile, there was no recorded change for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, the category of "Two or more races" emerged in 2010, accounting for 1.32% of the population carrying the "Numbers" surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.58% | 91.82% | -2.92% |
| Hispanic | 2.98% | 5.28% | 77.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |