Rumer
A surname derived from the Aramaic word for "Roman" or "from Rome".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 823 Americans carry the last name Rumer. That puts it at #32,031 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.24 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 416,469 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rumer surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
823
1 in 416,469
Census rank
#32,031
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
720
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 720 bearers of the surname Rumer in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.24 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 32031st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rumer, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.1%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rumer
The surname RUMER is of English origin, emerging in the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "ruman," which means "roomer" or "spacious." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a large or spacious dwelling.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname RUMER can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of England. Some of the earliest written records include the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, which mentions a Walter le Rumer, and the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, which lists a Richard le Rumer.
In the 14th century, the surname appears in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield, Yorkshire, from 1317, where a John Rumer is mentioned. The Feet of Fines for Essex in 1381 also references a John Rumer.
During the 15th century, the surname RUMER can be found in the Paston Letters, a collection of correspondence from a wealthy English family. In a letter dated 1472, a John Rumer is mentioned as a servant of Sir John Paston.
One notable figure bearing the surname RUMER was Sir Thomas Rumer (c. 1540-1599), an English lawyer and Member of Parliament who served as Recorder of Norwich and represented Great Yarmouth in the House of Commons.
Another historically significant individual with the RUMER surname was William Rumer (1561-1628), an English clergyman who became the Bishop of Norwich in 1607 and held the position until his death.
In the 17th century, the surname RUMER appeared in various records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1624, which mentions a John Rumer, and the Hearth Tax Returns of Oxfordshire from 1665, listing a William Rumer.
One notable figure from this period was Richard Rumer (1622-1696), an English politician who served as Mayor of Winchester and represented the city in the House of Commons.
In the 18th century, the surname RUMER can be found in various parish records and legal documents across England. For example, the baptismal records of St. Mary's Church in Nottingham from 1723 include the name Thomas Rumer.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rumer
Among Census respondents with the surname Rumer, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.1%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Rumer bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Rumer surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.6%
- Hispanic or Latino3.1%
- Two or more races2.4%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Rumer surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,031 | #32,031 | 0.0% |
| Count | 720 | 720 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Rumer bearers went from 720 to 720 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #32,031 to #32,031.
FAQ
Rumer surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Rumer?
The surname Rumer holds position #32,031 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 823 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.24 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Rumer surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rumer, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.1%) and Two or More Races (2.4%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.