Explore the Family Name Schum
The meaning of Schum
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname from Yiddish (of Slavic origin) shum ‘noise’. For some families, it can also be a habitational name for someone from the village of Shumy (western Belarus). 2. Altered form of German Schumm.
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How common is the last name Schum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schum underwent a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schum was ranked 30,516th in terms of prevalence, with approximately 722 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 32,123rd with the count slightly decreasing to 718 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw an 11.11 percent decrease over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,516 | #32,123 | -5.27% |
| Count | 722 | 718 | -0.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schum
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Schum has seen some minor changes from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of those with the surname identified as White (97.78%), followed by a small percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.83%) and Hispanic (0.97%). However, by 2010, while the majority still identified as White (95.68%), there was no longer any reported Asian/Pacific Islander representation, and there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic (2.09%) and two or more races (1.25%). There were no reported associations with Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.78% | 95.68% | -2.15% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 2.09% | 115.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.83% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |