Explore the Family Name Um
The meaning of Um
1. Korean (Ŭm): variant of Ŏm (see Om 4). 2. Cambodian: written អ៊ុំ, same as Oum. Some characteristic forenames: Korean Kee, Jung, Chung, In, Jae, Jin, Joon, Ki Hoon, Yong, Young, Bin, Byung, Chan, Dae Yong, Daeho, Eng, Eunjin, Hak, Jaeyong, Jang, Jin-Young, Joo, Jungwon, Ki Hong.
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How common is the last name Um in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Um' underwent a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 20,665 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had risen to 17,526 - a change of 15.19%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also showed an impressive growth of 35.04%, from 1,190 in 2000 to 1,607 in 2010. This change is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which saw an increase from 0.44 to 0.54 - up by 22.73%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,665 | #17,526 | 15.19% |
| Count | 1,190 | 1,607 | 35.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.54 | 22.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Um
The ethnicity associated with the surname 'Um' also saw shifts during the same period, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as Asian or Pacific Islander in both years (94.96% in 2000 and 95.08% in 2010). However, there were marked changes in other categories. The percentage of those identifying as White nearly doubled, rising from 0.92% to 1.80%. At the same time, there was a notable decrease in those reporting two or more ethnic identities - from 3.28% in 2000 to 1.74% in 2010. Additionally, the 2010 census recorded for the first time individuals with the surname 'Um' identifying as Hispanic (0.87%) and Black (0.50%), while no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 94.96% | 95.08% | 0.13% |
| White | 0.92% | 1.8% | 95.65% |
| Two or More Races | 3.28% | 1.74% | -46.95% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |