Explore the Family Name Stum
The meaning of Stum
Americanized form of German Stumm.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stum saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Stum was ranked at 32,609 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 37,899, marking a decrease of 16.22%. The total count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 664 in 2000 to 586 in 2010, indicating an 11.75% decrease. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Stum per 100,000 individuals reduced by 20%, going from 0.25 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,609 | #37,899 | -16.22% |
| Count | 664 | 586 | -11.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.2 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stum
The Decennial U.S. Census data concerning the ethnicity associated with the surname Stum reveals that it is predominantly carried by those of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 91.42% of individuals with the surname were White, dropping slightly to 90.44% in 2010. Individuals of Black ethnicity represented the second largest group, increasing marginally from 7.38% in 2000 to 7.85% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or individuals of two or more races for both years. The number of Hispanics bearing the surname Stum appeared to drop from 0.75% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.42% | 90.44% | -1.07% |
| Black | 7.38% | 7.85% | 6.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.75% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |