Explore the Family Name Purdum
The meaning of Purdum
English: variant of Purdom. This surname is rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Purdum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Purdum" has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 25,945th and by 2010, it had dropped to rank 29,878th, reflecting a change of -15.16%. The count also decreased from 889 people in 2000 to 786 people in 2010, indicative of an -11.59% change. Moreover, the proportion of people with the Purdum surname per 100k also fell by -18.18%, from 0.33 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,945 | #29,878 | -15.16% |
| Count | 889 | 786 | -11.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.27 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Purdum
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Purdum, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, changes can be noted between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 96.51% in 2000 to 91.73% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased notably from 0.90% to 3.18%, a 253.33% increase. A new category emerged in 2010, with 2.04% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which was not present in 2000. Those identifying with two or more races saw a small decrease, from 1.91% to 1.78%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.51% | 91.73% | -4.95% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 3.18% | 253.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.04% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 1.78% | -6.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |