Explore the Family Name Sumbry
The meaning of Sumbry
African American: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sumbry in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sumbry has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sumbry ranked 54,766th in terms of popularity and rose to 56,836th by 2010, indicating a decline of 3.78% over the decade. Despite this drop in rank, the count of people with the Sumbry surname actually increased by 1.99%, from 352 people in 2000 to 359 people in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 7.69%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,766 | #56,836 | -3.78% |
| Count | 352 | 359 | 1.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sumbry
The ethnicity associated with the Sumbry surname also experienced changes as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, almost all individuals (98.01%) identified as Black, but this proportion dropped to 93.87% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, White, and those belonging to two or more races saw an increase, despite starting from 0% in 2000. By 2010, 2.79% identified as Hispanic, 1.67% as White, and 1.39% reported having two or more ethnic identities. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories remained at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 98.01% | 93.87% | -4.22% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.79% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |