Explore the Family Name Rumler

The meaning of Rumler

Probably an altered form of German Rummler or Rümmler, a nickname for a disruptive or noisy person, from an agent derivative of Middle High German rummeln, rumpeln ‘to move impetuously, to make noise’, or occasionally from a short form of a personal name formed with hrōd ‘fame, renown’.

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How common is the last name Rumler in the United States?

According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rumler experienced a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rumler was ranked 43,058th and increased to rank 43,885th in 2010, marking a change of -1.92%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 473 to 491, a growth of 3.81%. However, the proportion per 100k fell by -5.56%, going from 0.18 to 0.17.

20002010Change
Rank#43,058#43,885-1.92%
Count4734913.81%
Proportion per 100k0.180.17-5.56%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rumler

When considering the ethnicity associated with the Rumler surname, it's interesting to note that there are changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of those with the Rumler surname identified as White (96.83%) which slightly decreased to 96.54% in 2010. Those identifying as part of two or more races dropped from 1.06% to 0% over the same decade. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation within this surname went from 0% to 1.43%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.

20002010Change
White96.83%96.54%-0.3%
Hispanic0%1.43%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races1.06%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%