Explore the Family Name Saum
The meaning of Saum
South German: topographic name for someone who lived close to a boundary, Middle High German soum. However, the word could also mean ‘pack animal’s load’, and so may be a metonymic occupational name for a packer or carrier.
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How common is the last name Saum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Saum has significantly increased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Saum was ranked 20,152nd and had a count of 1,230 individuals, which equated to 0.46 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank improved to 19,087, with a count of 1,426 people, or 0.48 per 100,000 individuals. This represents a change of 5.28 in ranking and a notable increase of 15.93% in the number of people bearing the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,152 | #19,087 | 5.28% |
| Count | 1,230 | 1,426 | 15.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.48 | 4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saum
When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Saum in the Decennial U.S. Census data, there are some notable changes from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 93.90% of the individuals with the Saum surname identified as White. This dropped to 84.99% by 2010, showing a decrease of 9.49%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant rise, climbing from 3.01% in 2000 to 8.91% in 2010, a dramatic increase of 196.01%. There was also a growth in the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities, from no data available in 2000 to 1.96% in 2010. Hispanic representation also grew from 1.14% to 2.73%, a notable 139.47% increase. However, the percentage of Black individuals decreased to zero, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.9% | 84.99% | -9.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.01% | 8.91% | 196.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 2.73% | 139.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.96% | 0% |
| Black | 0.98% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |