Explore the Family Name Sumners
The meaning of Sumners
English: variant of Sumner, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Sumners in the United States?
Based on the data obtained from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sumners has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sumners was ranked as the 26,538th most common surname in the United States, with a count of 864 recorded instances. By 2010, it had dropped to the 28,001st rank, representing a change of -5.51%. The total count also slightly decreased to 856, marking a drop of -0.93%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also fell by -9.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,538 | #28,001 | -5.51% |
| Count | 864 | 856 | -0.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sumners
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides an insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sumners. In 2000, the majority of the bearers of this surname identified as White, at 91.78%, which slightly decreased to 89.95% by 2010. However, there were notable increases in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black, with changes of 46.15% and 51.54% respectively over the decade. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a modest increase of 10.24%. The proportion identifying as two or more races decreased slightly, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a significant drop of -32.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.78% | 89.95% | -1.99% |
| Black | 3.24% | 4.91% | 51.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.04% | 1.52% | 46.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 1.52% | -6.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 1.4% | 10.24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.04% | 0.7% | -32.69% |