Explore the Family Name Schummer
The meaning of Schummer
North German (Schümmer): variant of Schümer (see Schumer).
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How common is the last name Schummer in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Schummer saw a slight decrease in rank, from 51,945 in the year 2000 to 53,072 in 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. This represents a change of -2.17 percent. However, the count of people bearing the surname increased from 376 to 390 during the same period, marking a growth of 3.72 percent. The proportion per 100,000 population decreased by 7.14 percent from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #53,072 | -2.17% |
| Count | 376 | 390 | 3.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schummer
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Schummer identified as White, although this percentage declined from 93.35 percent in 2000 to 90.77 percent in 2010. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic representation among the Schummers, rising by 60.65 percent from 3.99 percent in 2000 to 6.41 percent in 2010. No individuals were reported as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year. Individuals identifying as two or more races appeared in the 2010 data at 1.79 percent. The proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped from 1.33 percent in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.35% | 90.77% | -2.76% |
| Hispanic | 3.99% | 6.41% | 60.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.33% | 0% | 0% |