Explore the Family Name Sumrell
The meaning of Sumrell
Perhaps an altered form of English Summerhill. Compare Summerall.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sumrell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sumrell has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 39,304 in popularity with a count of 527 people. However, by 2010, its rank had slipped to 43,511, with the count falling to 496 individuals. This represents a decline of approximately 10.7% in the popularity rank and about 5.88% in the count. The proportion of people named Sumrell per 100k also dropped from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010, a decrease of 15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,304 | #43,511 | -10.7% |
| Count | 527 | 496 | -5.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sumrell
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Sumrell. In 2000, the majority identified as White (72.30%), followed by Black (22.77%), Hispanic (2.09%), and those identifying as two or more races (1.52%). By 2010, while the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased to 67.54%, there was an increase in the percentage of Blacks to 28.02% and Hispanics to 2.42%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races declined to 1.01%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.3% | 67.54% | -6.58% |
| Black | 22.77% | 28.02% | 23.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 2.42% | 15.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 1.01% | -33.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |