Explore the Family Name Pump
The meaning of Pump
German: 1. metonymic occupational name from Middle Low German pumpe ‘pump’ for the maker or user of a pump. 2. habitational name from Pumpe in North Rhine-Westphalia.
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How common is the last name Pump in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Pump" has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 69,428th and there were 264 individuals identified with this name. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 76,029 and the count of individuals with this surname also decreased to 253, a 4.17% reduction. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people fell by 10%, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #76,029 | -9.51% |
| Count | 264 | 253 | -4.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pump
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Pump", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White. In 2000, 96.97% of people with this surname were White and this figure slightly decreased to 94.07% in 2010. There appears to be a small increase in those identifying as two or more races, from 0 in 2000 to 3.16% in 2010. The data for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native was either at 0 for both years or suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.97% | 94.07% | -2.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |