Explore the Family Name Rumer
The meaning of Rumer
1. English (Hampshire): variant of Romer. This surname is now rare in Britain. 2. German: variant of Ruhmer, a nickname from Middle High German ruomære ‘braggart’. 3. German: from an old personal name formed with Old High German hruom ‘fame’.
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How common is the last name Rumer in the United States?
Based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rumer has slightly declined over time. In the year 2000, it ranked 30,264 in popularity with a count of 730, representing a proportion of 0.27 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 32,031 with a count of 720, decreasing the proportion to 0.24 per 100,000 people. This indicates a change of -5.84 in rank and -1.37 in count over a decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,264 | #32,031 | -5.84% |
| Count | 730 | 720 | -1.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rumer
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Rumer also showed alterations between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 94.93% of Rumers identified as White, which decreased slightly to 93.61% in 2010. The percentage identifying with Two or more races saw an increase from 1.64% to 2.36%. Those identifying as Hispanic also rose from 1.92% to 3.06%. No individuals with the surname Rumer identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, down from 0.68% in 2000. There were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.93% | 93.61% | -1.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 3.06% | 59.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 2.36% | 43.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |