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

Hummons, 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 Hummons surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hummons in America

Hummons is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hummons surname appeared 147 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 Hummons.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hummons 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 Hummons

The surname HUMMONS has its origins in England, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "humman," which translates to "human being" or "person." This suggests that the name may have been originally used as a nickname or descriptive term for an individual.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the HUMMONS surname can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Warwickshire, where a John Hummons was listed as a resident in 1586. Another early appearance of the name is in the Hearth Tax records of Gloucestershire from 1672, where a Thomas Hummons is mentioned as a taxpayer.

The HUMMONS surname has also been linked to several place names in England, such as Hummanby in East Yorkshire and Hummerstone in Leicestershire. These locations may have influenced the spelling variations of the surname, including Hummons, Hummans, and Humance.

One notable bearer of the HUMMONS surname was Sir William Hummons (1628-1692), a prominent merchant and landowner in Gloucestershire. He served as a Member of Parliament for the county in the late 17th century and was known for his involvement in local affairs.

Another individual of historical significance was John Hummons (1790-1864), a British explorer and writer who traveled extensively throughout North America and the Caribbean. He documented his adventures in several published works, including "Travels in the West Indies" (1826) and "Explorations in the American Wilderness" (1842).

In the realm of literature, the novelist and poet Elizabeth Hummons (1866-1941) gained recognition for her works depicting life in rural England. Her most acclaimed novel, "The Meadow Path" (1902), was widely praised for its vivid descriptions of the English countryside.

The HUMMONS name also has connections to the arts, with the renowned painter and sculptor William Hummons (1820-1887) being a notable figure. His works were exhibited at the Royal Academy in London and are still featured in various art galleries across the United Kingdom.

Finally, one cannot overlook the contributions of Sir Robert Hummons (1892-1978), a distinguished scientist and inventor who made significant advancements in the field of electronics. His groundbreaking work on the development of radar systems during World War II played a crucial role in the Allied victory.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hummons

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

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

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