Explore the Family Name Rumney
The meaning of Rumney
English (Cumberland and Durham): variant of Romney.
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How common is the last name Rumney in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Rumney" saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked as the 43,157th most popular name and by 2010 it had dropped to the 45,653rd spot, marking a 5.78% decline. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased marginally during this period from 472 to 468, representing a 0.85% dip. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 shifted downwards by about 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,157 | #45,653 | -5.78% |
| Count | 472 | 468 | -0.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rumney
In terms of ethnic identity, the Rumney surname largely remained consistent from 2000 to 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals bearing this surname identified as White, constituting 93.86% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 93.80% in 2010. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 2.12% in 2000 to 1.92% in 2010. The Hispanic segment noted a significant decline of 49.53%, moving from 2.12% to 1.07%. Interestingly, the category of 'Two or more races' emerged in the 2010 census, accounting for 2.35% of individuals with the surname Rumney. There were no recorded instances of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities tied to this surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.86% | 93.8% | -0.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.12% | 1.92% | -9.43% |
| Hispanic | 2.12% | 1.07% | -49.53% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |