Explore the Family Name Tumber
The meaning of Tumber
English (Kent): occupational name from Middle English tumber(e), tomber(e) ‘tumbler, dancer’ (Old English tumbere or Old French tombeor, tumbeur).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tumber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tumber has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 103,193 with a count of 161, whereas in 2010, it moved up to 102,197 with an increased count of 176, indicating a growth of approximately 9.32%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent during this decade at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #103,193 | #102,197 | 0.97% |
| Count | 161 | 176 | 9.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tumber
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the largest ethnic group associated with the surname Tumber is Asian/Pacific Islander, which saw an increase from 56.52% in 2000 to 60.80% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 39.75% in 2000 to 32.95% in 2010. Notably, there was no recorded percentage for Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the Hispanic representation increased, appearing for the first time in 2010 at 5.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 56.52% | 60.8% | 7.57% |
| White | 39.75% | 32.95% | -17.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.68% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |