Explore the Family Name Rumfield
The meaning of Rumfield
Americanized form of German Rumfeld (see Rumfelt).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rumfield in the United States?
According to information derived from the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rumfield experienced a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 50,178th place to 50,467th. However, the count of people with this surname increased by 5.61% during the same period, indicating an overall growth in the number of individuals bearing the name. The proportion per 100k people also decreased slightly by -6.67%, portraying that despite its growth, it did not keep pace with the overall population increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,178 | #50,467 | -0.58% |
| Count | 392 | 414 | 5.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rumfield
The ethnic identity distribution for the Rumfield surname, as provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, showcased a minor decrease in the White demographic from 96.43% in 2000 to 93.96% in 2010. This decline is offset by a significant rise in the Hispanic group, which saw a 36.52% increase during the same period. Interestingly, the presence of the Black community within the Rumfield surname bearers was registered for the first time in 2010. There were no records of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, nor those reporting two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.43% | 93.96% | -2.56% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 3.14% | 36.52% |
| Black | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |