Explore the Family Name Rumpf
The meaning of Rumpf
German: 1. nickname for a large man, from Middle High German rumph, rump ‘trunk, body’, or for someone who was bent or misshapen, from Middle High German rumph ‘bent, crooked’. 2. metonymic occupational name occasionally for someone who used a large round container like a basket, bowl, or measure for his work, of the same etymology as 1 above.
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How common is the last name Rumpf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rumpf has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 22,336th most common surname, but by 2010 it had slipped slightly to the 22,838th spot, a change of -2.25%. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 4.18%, from 1,076 in 2000 to 1,121 in 2010. Proportionately, however, there was a slight decrease of -5.0% per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,336 | #22,838 | -2.25% |
| Count | 1,076 | 1,121 | 4.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.38 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rumpf
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rumpf, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While predominantly associated with White ethnicity (97.12% in 2000 and 96.61% in 2010), there were increases noted among those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.02% to 1.25%) and those identifying with two or more races (from 0.46% to 1.07%). The percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also emerged in 2010 at 0.62%, while the Black proportion decreased to zero. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 96.61% | -0.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.02% | 1.25% | 22.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0.46% | 1.07% | 132.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.62% | 0% |
| Black | 0.56% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |