Explore the Family Name Rump
The meaning of Rump
1. English (Norfolk): nickname for a person with a large behind, from Middle English rumpe ‘buttocks’. 2. German: variant of Rumpf. 3. German: from a short form of Rumpold, see Rumpel.
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How common is the last name Rump in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Rump' has seen a decline over a decade. In 2000, 'Rump' was ranked 25,098th in terms of commonality but by 2010, it had dropped to the 29,986th position, marking a decrease of 19.48%. The actual count of individuals with this surname fell from 927 in 2000 to 783 in 2010, which signifies a 15.53% drop. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the 'Rump' surname per 100,000 decreased by 20.59%, changing from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,098 | #29,986 | -19.48% |
| Count | 927 | 783 | -15.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.27 | -20.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rump
The ethnicity associated with the 'Rump' surname also shifted between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 92.45% of individuals with the surname identified as White, falling slightly to 91.32% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased more sharply by 31.71%, going from 2.05% in 2000 to 1.40% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Black showed little change, decreasing only marginally from 4.64% in 2000 to 4.60% in 2010. Interestingly, there was an emergence of multi-racial identity within this surname group; while no individuals identified as two or more races in 2000, this category constituted 2.04% of individuals with the 'Rump' surname in 2010. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained unchanged and suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.45% | 91.32% | -1.22% |
| Black | 4.64% | 4.6% | -0.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.04% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 1.4% | -31.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |