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

Drummond, 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 Drummond surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Drummond in America

Drummond is the 2014th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Drummond surname appeared 17,922 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 6 people would have the surname Drummond.

We can also compare 2010 data for Drummond 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 Drummond

The surname Drummond originates from the Scottish Lowlands, tracing its roots back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Gaelic word "drumainn," meaning a ridge or a small hill. The name is closely associated with the Drummonds of Stobhall, an influential Scottish family who rose to prominence in the region of Perthshire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, where Malcolm de Drummond swore fealty to King Edward I of England. This document provides evidence of the surname's presence during the medieval period.

The Drummonds played a significant role in Scottish history, with members holding influential positions and gaining recognition for their military exploits. Sir John Drummond (c. 1340-1428) was a renowned Scottish knight who fought alongside King Robert III during the Battle of Shrewsbury in 1403.

Another notable figure was James Drummond, 4th Earl of Perth (1648-1716), a Scottish politician and statesman who served as Lord Chancellor of Scotland and played a pivotal role in the Union of the Kingdoms of Scotland and England in 1707.

In the literary realm, the name is associated with William Drummond of Hawthornden (1585-1649), a Scottish poet and essayist widely regarded as one of the finest lyric poets of the 17th century. His works, including "Poems" and "A Cypress Grove," have had a lasting impact on Scottish literature.

The Drummonds also left their mark in the realm of exploration and discovery. Sir Gordon Drummond (1772-1854) was a British Army officer who served in various campaigns, including the War of 1812 in Canada, where he played a key role in the capture of Fort Erie.

Another prominent figure was Thomas Drummond (1797-1840), a British civil servant and statesman who served as Under-Secretary for Ireland and was instrumental in implementing social and political reforms in the country during the early 19th century.

Throughout history, the Drummond surname has been associated with various place names, such as Drummond Castle in Perthshire, Scotland, and the town of Drummondville in Quebec, Canada, both named after members of the Drummond family.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Drummond

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

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

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