Explore the Family Name Sumler
The meaning of Sumler
English: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sumler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sumler has slightly decreased in terms of rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from the 16,571st position to 16,848th. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Sumler name increased by 6.21%, totalling 1,694 people in 2010 up from 1,595 in 2000. However, when looking at proportions per 100,000 people, the presence of the Sumler surname experienced a minor dip of -3.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,571 | #16,848 | -1.67% |
| Count | 1,595 | 1,694 | 6.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.57 | -3.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sumler
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Sumler surname. The majority of those bearing the surname Sumler identify as Black, though there was a slight decrease from 66.39% in 2000 to 65.82% in 2010. People identifying as white make up the second largest group, accounting for 28.16% in 2010, down from 29.22% in 2000. Notably, the percentage of individuals of Hispanic ethnicity more than doubled during this decade, from 1.19% to 2.54%. Those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase, rising to 2.95% in 2010 from 2.26% in 2000. The census data showed no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 66.39% | 65.82% | -0.86% |
| White | 29.22% | 28.16% | -3.63% |
| Two or More Races | 2.26% | 2.95% | 30.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 2.54% | 113.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |