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

Dumont, 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 Dumont surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dumont in America

Dumont is the 5177th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dumont surname appeared 6,748 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Dumont.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dumont 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 Dumont

The surname DUMONT originates from France and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French words "du" meaning "of" and "mont" meaning "hill" or "mountain". The name was initially given to those who lived near or on a hill or mountain.

The earliest recorded instances of the name DUMONT can be found in various medieval records and manuscripts from the regions of Normandy and Picardy in northern France. One notable example is the mention of a "Robert Dumont" in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Fécamp, a collection of charters from the Abbey of Fécamp, dating back to the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name DUMONT appeared in various legal documents and records, such as the Rôles des Échiquiers de Normandie, which were administrative records from the region of Normandy. This suggests that the name was well-established in northern France during this period.

The DUMONT name has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest was Pierre DUMONT (c. 1650-1715), a French Huguenot engraver and cartographer who was known for his detailed maps and illustrations. Another was Jean DUMONT (1667-1727), a French architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Paris and other parts of France.

In the 18th century, Jacques-François DUMONT (1701-1781) was a French philosopher and writer who was influential in the Enlightenment movement. He is known for his work "Le Philosophe sans prétention" (The Unassuming Philosopher).

During the 19th century, André DUMONT (1847-1923) was a Belgian geologist and paleontologist who made significant contributions to the study of fossils and stratigraphy. He is particularly renowned for his work on the geology of Belgium and the surrounding regions.

One of the more recent notable individuals with the surname DUMONT was Jacques DUMONT (1888-1967), a French artist and sculptor who was part of the Cubist movement. His works are displayed in several renowned museums around the world.

While the DUMONT name has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly regions with strong French influence or immigration. However, the historical records and accounts mentioned above provide valuable insights into the origin, evolution, and significance of this surname throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dumont

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

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

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