Explore the Family Name Summerall
The meaning of Summerall
English (Somerset and Gloucestershire): probably a variant of Summerhill.
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How common is the last name Summerall in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Summerall has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, Summerall was ranked 19,355 in terms of commonality among surnames in the United States, while it rose to a rank of 19,131 by 2010, indicating a 1.16% increase in popularity. The count of people carrying the Summerall surname also increased from 1,295 to 1,421 during this period, marking a 9.73% growth. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population remained stagnant at 0.48.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,355 | #19,131 | 1.16% |
| Count | 1,295 | 1,421 | 9.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Summerall
Discussing the ethnic identity of those carrying the Summerall surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals identify as White or Black. In 2000, 74.36% of Summeralls identified as White and this number slightly decreased to 70.80% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of Summeralls identifying as Black saw an increase from 20.69% in 2000 to 24.35% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic showed a minor increase from 2.16% to 2.25%, and those identifying with two or more races slightly decreased from 2.16% to 2.11%. There were no reported individuals under Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.36% | 70.8% | -4.79% |
| Black | 20.69% | 24.35% | 17.69% |
| Hispanic | 2.16% | 2.25% | 4.17% |
| Two or More Races | 2.16% | 2.11% | -2.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |