Explore the Family Name Sumption
The meaning of Sumption
English: variant of Sumsion.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sumption in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Sumption" moved up in popularity from 51,458th place in 2000 to 50,362nd place in 2010, representing a 2.13% increase. The total count of individuals with this surname also rose from 380 to 415 during this decade, marking a growth of 9.21%. However, the proportion of people named Sumption per 100,000 stayed constant at 0.14 across both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,458 | #50,362 | 2.13% |
| Count | 380 | 415 | 9.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sumption
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Sumption," again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is primarily linked with the White community. In 2000, 98.16% of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this percentage dropped slightly to 95.66% by 2010. Notably, there was an emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races, accounting for 1.69% of the Sumptions in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname amongst Asian/Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.16% | 95.66% | -2.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |