Explore the Family Name Rumage
The meaning of Rumage
Scottish: variant of Rummage.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rumage in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rumage experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rumage stood at rank 70,906, but by 2010 it had dropped to rank 80,926, marking a decrease of 14.13 percent. The count of individuals carrying this surname also decreased during this period from 257 in 2000 to 234 in 2010, resulting in an 8.95 percent drop. The proportion of Rumages per 100,000 people was 0.1 in 2000, which fell to 0.08 by 2010, showing a 20.0 percent decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #80,926 | -14.13% |
| Count | 257 | 234 | -8.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rumage
Regarding the ethnic identity of people with the surname Rumage, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that a large majority identify as White. In 2000, 98.44 percent of Rumages were White, a percentage that slightly decreased to 96.58 by 2010. There were no recorded changes in the other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during the decade. This suggests that the Rumage surname has a predominantly White ethnic association.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.44% | 96.58% | -1.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |