Explore the Family Name Rummage
The meaning of Rummage
1. Probably an altered form of English and Scottish Rammage. 2. Alternatively, perhaps an Americanized form of German Rometsch or Rumetsch, which probably derives from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with hruom ‘fame, renown’, via the Christian saint’s name Romedius.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rummage in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rummage saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 32609 in 2000 to 35147 in 2010, marking a decrease of 7.78%. Correspondingly, the count of individuals with this surname also fell by 3.46%, from 664 in 2000 to 641 in 2010. There was a proportional decrease in people named Rummage per 100k of the population, falling by 12% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,609 | #35,147 | -7.78% |
| Count | 664 | 641 | -3.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rummage
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rummage, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it's predominantly linked to White ethnicity, with minimal changes between 2000 and 2010 (93.98% to 93.92%). There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. The percentage of people having this surname and identifying as Black increased slightly from 3.16% in 2000 to 3.28% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased significantly by 42.65%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.98% | 93.92% | -0.06% |
| Black | 3.16% | 3.28% | 3.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 1.4% | 33.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 0.78% | -42.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |