Explore the Family Name Sumerlin
The meaning of Sumerlin
Altered form of English Summerlin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sumerlin in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sumerlin has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the rank was at 37,986 with a count of 549 people having this surname. By 2010, the rank had risen to 37,691 and the count increased to 590, showing a growth rate of 7.47%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.2 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,986 | #37,691 | 0.78% |
| Count | 549 | 590 | 7.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sumerlin
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sumerlin has seen some changes based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of White individuals with this surname decreased by 5.02% from 69.95% in 2000 to 66.44% in 2010. However, there were increases among those identifying as Hispanic and those identifying with two or more races, with increases of 45.70% and 54.88% respectively. The percentage of Black individuals with this surname remained relatively stable, with a slight increase of 0.93%. No one with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.95% | 66.44% | -5.02% |
| Black | 23.68% | 23.9% | 0.93% |
| Hispanic | 2.91% | 4.24% | 45.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 2.54% | 54.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |