Explore the Family Name Sumwalt
The meaning of Sumwalt
Altered form of Zumwalt, a surname of Swiss German origin.
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How common is the last name Sumwalt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sumwalt has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Sumwalt was ranked 77,742nd in popularity and had a count of 229 people with this surname, equating to approximately 0.08 individuals per 100,000. However, by 2010, despite an increase in total count to 239 people, Sumwalt's rank dropped to 79,598 due to population growth, maintaining the same proportion of 0.08 individuals per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #79,598 | -2.39% |
| Count | 229 | 239 | 4.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sumwalt
Regarding ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of people with the surname Sumwalt identified as White, although there was a small decrease from 98.25% in 2000 to 94.98% in 2010. In addition, there was a noticeable emergence of Hispanic ethnicity within the Sumwalt surname holders, rising from 0% in 2000 to 4.18% in 2010. The ethnic identities Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not reported among those with the Sumwalt surname during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.25% | 94.98% | -3.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |