Explore the Family Name Rumery
The meaning of Rumery
English (Sussex): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rumery in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Rumery surname has seen a slight decline in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname fell from 32,856 in 2000 to 33,772 in 2010, marking a 2.79% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname slightly increased by 2.43%, from 658 in 2000 to 674 in 2010. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 4.17%, indicating that the growth in the number of people named Rumery was smaller than the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,856 | #33,772 | -2.79% |
| Count | 658 | 674 | 2.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rumery
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that the majority of individuals with the Rumery surname identify as White, with 96.81% in 2000 and 96.44% in 2010. There was a small decrease of 0.38% during this period. The percentage identifying as Hispanic underwent an 18.68% decrease from 2000 to 2010. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black remained unchanged at 0%. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, with a rise of 94.74% over the ten-year period. Those identifying with two or more races decreased, with 1.06% reporting this ethnic identity in 2000 and none reported in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 96.44% | -0.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.76% | 1.48% | 94.74% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 0.74% | -18.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |