Explore the Family Name Stumbo
The meaning of Stumbo
Altered form of Stumbaugh, a surname of German origin (see Stambach).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stumbo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Stumbo" has witnessed a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked as the 16,900th most popular name in 2010, up from 16,914th in 2000, the surname has experienced a minor growth of 0.08 percent in its rank. The count of individuals with this surname also rose by 8.57 percent from 1,552 in 2000 to 1,685 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people fell slightly by 1.72 percent indicating that the overall growth rate may not have kept pace with the population increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,914 | #16,900 | 0.08% |
| Count | 1,552 | 1,685 | 8.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.57 | -1.72% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stumbo
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts within the Stumbo surname bearers. While the majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, dropping slightly from 97.94 percent in 2000 to 96.26 percent in 2010, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.10 percent to 1.66 percent over the same period. Furthermore, individuals reporting two or more races increased significantly by 125.86 percent to make up 1.31 percent of the Stumbo population in 2010. Interestingly, for the first time in 2010, a small percentage (0.47 percent) of individuals with the surname Stumbo reported their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander. No respondents identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.94% | 96.26% | -1.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.66% | 50.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0.58% | 1.31% | 125.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.47% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |