Find out how popular the last name Bummer is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bummer.

Bummer, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bummer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bummer in America

Bummer is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bummer surname appeared 118 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bummer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bummer to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bummer

The surname BUMMER is of German origin, derived from the Old High German word "buman," meaning "to resound" or "to make a loud noise." It is believed to have originated as an occupational surname for those who worked as drummers or played other percussion instruments.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 14th century in various German regions, particularly in the areas of Bavaria and Saxony. Historical records from this time period mention individuals with similar spellings, such as "Bumer" and "Bummer."

In the 16th century, the name appeared in the renowned Zimmern Chronicle, a historical account of the noble Zimmern family in Swabia, Germany. The chronicle mentioned a certain Hans Bummer, a musician who served in the Zimmern household during that era.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname BUMMER was Johann Bummer, a German composer and organist who lived from 1629 to 1679. He was renowned for his contributions to church music and served as the organist at the St. Thomas Church in Leipzig.

Another prominent figure was Friedrich Bummer, a German mathematician and astronomer born in 1767. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and was a member of the prestigious Prussian Academy of Sciences.

In the 19th century, the name gained recognition through the works of Karl Bummer, a German author and poet who lived from 1820 to 1892. His poetry and literary works were widely acclaimed and influenced the Romantic movement in German literature.

The surname BUMMER also spread to other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and England. One notable bearer of the name was William Bummer, an English politician and member of parliament who lived from 1745 to 1824. He played a significant role in the political landscape of his time.

While the surname BUMMER has its roots in German-speaking regions, it has since been adopted and adapted in various cultures and countries around the world, reflecting the migration patterns and historical migrations of people bearing this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bummer

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bummer.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bummer was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bummer has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bummer was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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