Explore the Family Name Rumbo
The meaning of Rumbo
1. Galician: habitational name from Rumbo in A Coruña province, Galicia (Spain). 2. Spanish: nickname from rumbo ‘splendor, magnificance’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Cruz Maria, Emilio, Esperanza, Jorge, Marcelina, Procopio.
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How common is the last name Rumbo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rumbo has seen an upward trend. In 2000, it was ranked as the 43,232nd most popular surname and this rank improved to 41,100 in 2010, marking a 4.93% increase. The number of people carrying this surname also rose from 471 in 2000 to 530 in 2010, indicating a 12.53% surge. Furthermore, its proportion per 100,000 people saw a 5.88% gain, moving from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,232 | #41,100 | 4.93% |
| Count | 471 | 530 | 12.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rumbo
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rumbo, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, some changes can be observed between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnicity group identifying with this surname shifted from individuals of White ethnicity (51.38% in 2000) to those of Hispanic ethnicity (60.00% in 2010). This shift represents a decrease of 23.98% for White individuals and an increase of 26.16% for Hispanic individuals. The surname did not register any Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals in either census year. The category of Two or more races also remained at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 47.56% | 60% | 26.16% |
| White | 51.38% | 39.06% | -23.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |