Explore the Family Name Russum
The meaning of Russum
1. English (Yorkshire): variant of Russom. This surname is now rare in Britain. 2. Dutch or Norwegian: variant of Rossum.
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How common is the last name Russum in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Russum has seen a slight decline in the past decade. In the year 2000, the surname ranked 25,969th in terms of popularity and fell slightly to a rank of 27,110 by 2010, representing a downward shift of 4.39%. However, even with this dip in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname Russum increased marginally from 888 in 2000 to 893 in 2010, indicating a growth of 0.56%. The proportion per 100k people also fell by 9.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,969 | #27,110 | -4.39% |
| Count | 888 | 893 | 0.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.3 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Russum
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census presents some interesting shifts. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname Russum identified as White (87.95%), a percentage that slightly decreased to 84.88% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.24% in 2000 to 2.69% in 2010, marking a notable 116.94% rise. Those identifying as Black also rose from 9.35% to 10.41%, an increase of 11.34%. Individuals identifying with two or more races rose by 44.55%, from 1.01% in 2000 to 1.46% in 2010. No changes were noted for the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.95% | 84.88% | -3.49% |
| Black | 9.35% | 10.41% | 11.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 2.69% | 116.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 1.46% | 44.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |