Explore the Family Name Rummler
The meaning of Rummler
German (also Rümmler): 1. nickname for a noisy person, from a noun derivative of Middle High German rumpeln, rummeln ‘to crash about, to make a noise’. 2. in some cases, a patronymic from a personal name from Old High German ruom ‘renown, glory’. Some characteristic forenames: German Achim, Christoph, Erna, Kurt, Reinhold.
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How common is the last name Rummler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rummler has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 60,887, and by 2010, it had risen to 55,741, marking an 8.45% change. The number of people bearing this surname also increased from 309 in 2000 to 368 in 2010, a significant growth of 19.09%. As a result, the proportion of individuals with the surname Rummler per 100k also rose from 0.11 to 0.12, a 9.09% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #55,741 | 8.45% |
| Count | 309 | 368 | 19.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rummler
The ethnicity associated with the surname Rummler also shows interesting dynamics, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnic identity group identifying with this surname is White, making up 93.20% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 92.39% in 2010. The Hispanic representation remained fairly stable, accounting for 5.18% in 2000 and marginally dropping to 5.16% in 2010. There were no Black or "American Indian and Alaskan Native" individuals with this surname reported in either years. Notably, in 2010, the first Asian/Pacific Islander representation was recorded at 1.36%, a new development since the 2000 census. No individuals identified as belonging to two or more races in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.2% | 92.39% | -0.87% |
| Hispanic | 5.18% | 5.16% | -0.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.36% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |