Explore the Family Name Yum
The meaning of Yum
1. Korean: variant of Yŏm (see Yom 1). 2. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 任, based on its Cantonese pronunciation, see Ren 1. Some characteristic forenames: Korean Kyung, Young, Dong, Doo, Ho, Jung, Kyoung, Byoung, Chang, Chang Soon, Chang Yong, Chong, Choong, Chung Nam, Heung, Hyum, Jaehyun, Jin Suk, Kiho, Kum, Pyong, Sang Chul, Sang Soo, Seong.
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How common is the last name Yum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Yum has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 33,690th in popularity, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 30,043rd spot, marking an improvement of 10.83%. The number of people carrying this surname also rose from 638 in 2000 to 781 in 2010, indicating a growth of 22.41%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with the Yum surname per 100,000 people increased by 8.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,690 | #30,043 | 10.83% |
| Count | 638 | 781 | 22.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.26 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yum
On the ethnicity front, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the surname Yum identify as Asian or Pacific Islander. This group accounted for 94.51% of the surname bearers in 2000, though their share decreased slightly to 92.7% in 2010. During the same decade, the percentage of people identifying as two or more ethnicities and carrying the Yum surname fell by 9.90%. Meanwhile, the percentage of white individuals with the Yum surname increased by 25.49%. The data also showed a notable emergence of Hispanic identity among those with the Yum surname, even though there were no recorded instances in 2000. No changes were noted in the Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 94.51% | 92.7% | -1.92% |
| Two or More Races | 3.13% | 2.82% | -9.9% |
| White | 2.04% | 2.56% | 25.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |