Explore the Family Name Rumrill
The meaning of Rumrill
English: unexplained. Compare Romrell. History: The name was brought to North America from Jersey in the Channel Islands by Simon Rumrill (c.1663–1705), who died in Enfield, CT.
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How common is the last name Rumrill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rumrill has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Rumrill was ranked 35,239 in terms of surname prevalence in the United States. By 2010, it had dropped to rank 35,721, marking a slight decrease of 1.37%. However, the count of people with the Rumrill surname increased from 605 to 629, a growth rate of 3.97%. This growth did not translate into increased prevalence per 100,000 people, as this figure decreased by 4.55% from 0.22 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,239 | #35,721 | -1.37% |
| Count | 605 | 629 | 3.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rumrill
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rumrill, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts over the ten-year period. The White ethnic group largely claims the Rumrill surname, with 97.19% in 2000 and 95.87% in 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 1.36%. In 2010, the surname also appeared among the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black groups, each accounting for 0.95%, where no representation was recorded in 2000. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races increased by 33.73%, from 0.83% in 2000 to 1.11% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of Hispanics with the Rumrill surname dropped from 0.83% in 2000 to 0 in 2010, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native groups remained consistent with no representation in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 95.87% | -1.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 1.11% | 33.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.83% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |