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

Dume, 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 Dume surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dume in America

Dume is the 43651st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dume surname appeared 494 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 Dume.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dume 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 Dume

The surname DUME is believed to have its origins in France, dating back to the 11th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "dun," meaning a hill or elevated land. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near or on a hill or dune.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DUME can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landowners and tenants in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appeared in various spellings, such as "de Dun" or "de Dune," indicating its French roots.

During the Middle Ages, the DUME surname was particularly prevalent in the regions of Normandy and Brittany in northwestern France. It is possible that some individuals with this surname may have migrated to England following the Norman Conquest in 1066, as many French nobles and their followers accompanied William the Conqueror.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Robert DUME was recorded as a landowner in the county of Somerset, England. He held significant estates and was considered a prominent figure in the local community.

Another historical figure bearing the DUME surname was Jacques DUME, a French merchant and explorer who traveled to the New World in the 16th century. He is known for his detailed accounts of the indigenous peoples and landscapes he encountered during his voyages.

In the 17th century, the name DUME was associated with a family of brewers and tavern owners in the city of Paris. One member, Pierre DUME (1612-1678), gained a reputation for his exceptional brewing techniques and became a respected figure in the local brewing industry.

During the 18th century, a nobleman named Henri DUME (1725-1803) served as a military officer in the French army. He fought in several major battles during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War, earning recognition for his bravery and leadership.

In the 19th century, the DUME name was carried by a renowned French painter, Marie DUME (1845-1921). She was known for her vibrant landscapes and portraits, and her works were widely celebrated in artistic circles throughout Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dume

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

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

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