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

Dunnom, 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 Dunnom surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dunnom in America

Dunnom is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dunnom surname appeared 112 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 Dunnom.

The history of the last name Dunnom

The surname DUNNOM has its origins in the British Isles, tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "dun" meaning a hill or elevated ground, and "nom" which was a variant spelling of the word "name". This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a prominent hill or landmark.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DUNNOM surname appears in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1273, where a Thomas Dunnom is listed as a landowner. This indicates that the name had already established itself in Northern England by that time.

In the 14th century, the DUNNOM name can be found in various manorial records and court rolls across the English counties of Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Northumberland. This suggests that the family may have had roots in the northern regions of England.

A notable bearer of the DUNNOM name was Sir John Dunnom, a knight who fought in the Wars of the Roses during the 15th century. He was born in 1432 in Northumberland and was known for his loyalty to the House of Lancaster.

Another historical figure with the DUNNOM surname was Elizabeth Dunnom, born in 1586 in Yorkshire. She was a prominent Puritan and was known for her religious writings and advocacy for reform within the Church of England.

In the 17th century, the DUNNOM name appeared in the parish records of several villages in Lancashire, indicating a continued presence in the region. One such record from 1645 mentions a William Dunnom, a yeoman farmer from the village of Clitheroe.

During the 18th century, the DUNNOM surname spread to other parts of England, as well as to Scotland and Ireland. Records from this period show variations in the spelling, such as Dunnum, Dunnham, and Dunnom.

A notable figure from this time was Richard Dunnom, born in 1734 in Northumberland. He was a successful merchant and served as a magistrate in his local community.

As the centuries progressed, the DUNNOM name continued to be found across various parts of the British Isles, with families adapting to different regional influences and variations in spelling.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dunnom

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

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 Dunnom 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.

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

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