Explore the Family Name Rumburg
The meaning of Rumburg
Probably an altered form of German Romberg. Some characteristic forenames: German Frieda.
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How common is the last name Rumburg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rumburg has seen a decrease in popularity over time. In 2000, Rumburg was ranked as the 67,522nd most popular last name, with a count of approximately 273 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, it had slipped to rank 77,012, with only 249 individuals carrying the surname. This represents an overall decline of 8.79% in the number of people with the Rumburg name and a drop in its rank by 14.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #77,012 | -14.05% |
| Count | 273 | 249 | -8.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rumburg
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Rumburg surname identify as White, making up 94.78% of the group in 2010, down slightly from 96.34% in 2000. There was an increase in those identifying as belonging to two or more races, with a rise from 1.83% in 2000 to 2.41% in 2010. Furthermore, there was a new emergence of Hispanic identification within this surname group, registering at 2.01% in 2010, where it had been 0% in 2000. No individuals with the Rumburg surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.34% | 94.78% | -1.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 2.41% | 31.69% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |