Explore the Family Name Schumm
The meaning of Schumm
1. East German: habitational name from Schumm, a place in Upper Saxony; or, in some cases, a shortened form of Schumann. 2. German: nickname or occupational name from Middle High German, Middle Low German schūm ‘foam, metal slack’, perhaps for a cook or a metal smelter. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schum.
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How common is the last name Schumm in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schumm witnessed a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schumm ranked 19,537 in popularity with a count of 1,278 individuals carrying the surname. However, by 2010 the rank had slipped to 20,949 with a decreased count of 1,257 individuals, marking a change of -7.23 in rank and -1.64 in count. The proportion of individuals with the surname per 100k also saw a decrease from 0.47 to 0.43, indicating a reduction of -8.51 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,537 | #20,949 | -7.23% |
| Count | 1,278 | 1,257 | -1.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.43 | -8.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schumm
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a minor shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schumm between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, making up 95.93% in 2000 and slightly less at 95.62% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 2.35% to 2.78% within the same period. Asian/Pacific Islander representation dropped from 0.63% to 0.56%, while Black representation emerged at 0.56% in 2010, having been 0% in 2000. The category of Two or more races showed a decline from 0.70% to 0% over the decade. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained stagnant at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.93% | 95.62% | -0.32% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 2.78% | 18.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 0.56% | -11.11% |
| Black | 0% | 0.56% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |