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

Drumm, 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 Drumm surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Drumm in America

Drumm is the 8453rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Drumm surname appeared 3,908 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Drumm.

We can also compare 2010 data for Drumm 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 Drumm

The surname Drumm is of Scottish origin, originating from the Gaelic word "druim" meaning "ridge" or "hill". It is believed to have first emerged as a surname in the Scottish Highlands during the Middle Ages.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century, with references found in ancient Scottish charters and records. One notable example is John de Drumme, who was mentioned in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland in 1264.

The name is thought to have derived from various place names in Scotland that incorporated the word "druim" or its variants, such as Drummore, Drumoak, and Drumblade. These places were often situated on or near prominent ridges or hills, lending credence to the etymological origin of the name.

In the 14th century, the Drumm surname appeared in the Ragman Rolls, a collection of homage rolls submitted to King Edward I of England by Scottish nobles and landowners. This suggests that the name was firmly established among the Scottish gentry by this time.

One of the earliest notable bearers of the name was Sir John Drummond, a prominent Scottish knight who fought alongside Robert the Bruce in the Wars of Scottish Independence during the early 14th century. He played a crucial role in the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314.

Another historically significant figure was Robert Drummond (1551-1623), a Scottish philosopher and educator who served as the Dean of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Edinburgh. He wrote several influential works on logic and philosophy during the Renaissance period.

In the 16th century, the Drumm surname was also associated with the Clan Drummond, a powerful Scottish clan with strong ties to the Scottish monarchy. The clan's ancestral seat was Stobhall Castle in Perthshire, and they played a significant role in Scottish history and conflicts.

Other notable individuals with the Drumm surname include Sir William Drummond (1770-1828), a British diplomat and ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, and Robert Hay Drummond (1711-1776), a Scottish architect and priest who designed several churches and other buildings in Edinburgh.

The Drumm surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, including scholars, soldiers, diplomats, and members of the nobility, reflecting its deep Scottish roots and the diverse contributions of its bearers to society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Drumm

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

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 Drumm 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 Drumm 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 Drumm was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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