Explore the Family Name Summerford
The meaning of Summerford
English: habitational name from any of various places called with Old English sumor ‘summer’ + ford ‘ford’, denoting a ford only usable in summer, such as Somerford (Cheshire), Somerford Keynes (Gloucestershire), Great and Little Somerford (Wiltshire), Somerford in Brewood (Staffordshire), Summerford Farm in Withyham (Sussex), and Summerford Farm in Maresfield (Sussex).
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How common is the last name Summerford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Summerford has seen a minor decline in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked as the 19,028th most common surname and fell to the 19,538th position by 2010, marking a decrease of 2.68%. The count of people bearing this surname, however, increased from 1,324 in 2000 to 1,382 in 2010, indicating a rise of 4.38%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100k dropped slightly from 0.49 to 0.47, showing a decline of 4.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,028 | #19,538 | -2.68% |
| Count | 1,324 | 1,382 | 4.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.47 | -4.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Summerford
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there have been some shifts within the Summerford surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. The number of those identifying as White rose by 1.13% from 90.79% to 91.82%. Meanwhile, individuals who identified as Hispanic also saw an increase from 2.34% to 2.53%, growing by 8.12%. However, those who claimed Black ethnic identity decreased significantly by 21.18% from 3.40% to 2.68%. The percentages of those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed from the 2010 data for privacy reasons. The percentage of people identifying with two or more races reduced slightly from 1.81% to 1.66%, decreasing by 8.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.79% | 91.82% | 1.13% |
| Black | 3.4% | 2.68% | -21.18% |
| Hispanic | 2.34% | 2.53% | 8.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 1.66% | -8.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.28% | 0% | 0% |