Explore the Family Name Pellum
The meaning of Pellum
English: variant of Pelham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pellum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pellum has seen a decline over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 43,157 but fell to 51,512 in 2010, representing a decrease of about 19.36%. The count of individuals with the surname also dropped from 472 in 2000 to 404 in 2010, marking a 14.41% reduction. The proportion per 100k people owning the surname also decreased by 17.65%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,157 | #51,512 | -19.36% |
| Count | 472 | 404 | -14.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pellum
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pellum showed some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indians and Alaskan Natives in either year. However, there was significant growth in the number of Hispanic individuals with this surname, a whopping 184.46% increase from 1.48% to 4.21%. Those identifying as two or more races also increased from 2.33% to 3.47%. Meanwhile, the percentage of white individuals with the Pellum surname decreased by almost 10%, and the black community saw a slight increase from 40.04% to 42.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.45% | 49.01% | -9.99% |
| Black | 40.04% | 42.33% | 5.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 4.21% | 184.46% |
| Two or More Races | 2.33% | 3.47% | 48.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |