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

Rummage, 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 Rummage surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rummage in America

Rummage is the 35147th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rummage surname appeared 641 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 Rummage.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rummage 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 Rummage

The surname Rummage originates from England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from an Old English word "ruman," which means "to make room" or "to clear a space." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to an occupation, perhaps someone who cleared spaces or made room for construction or other purposes.

One of the earliest known records of the name Rummage appears in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it is spelled as "Rummagg." This medieval document was a survey of landholders in England, and it provides valuable insight into the names and occupations of people during that time period.

In the 14th century, the surname Rummage is found in various spellings, such as "Rummage," "Rummagg," and "Rummadge." These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in spelling conventions during the Middle Ages.

The name Rummage has also been associated with certain place names, such as Rummigemill, a location in Gloucestershire mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. This connection suggests that some individuals may have adopted the surname based on their place of origin or residence.

Notable individuals with the surname Rummage throughout history include:

1. William Rummage (c. 1520 - 1592), an English merchant and alderman in the City of London.
2. John Rummage (1673 - 1744), a British naval officer who served during the War of the Spanish Succession.
3. Margaret Rummage (1770 - 1832), an English writer and poet from Dorset.
4. Thomas Rummage (1816 - 1891), a British architect known for designing several churches in London.
5. Henry Rummage (1874 - 1936), an American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Rummage Foundation in New York.

The surname Rummage has endured through the centuries, carrying with it a rich history that reflects the diverse occupations and backgrounds of those who bore this name. Its origins and evolution offer a glimpse into the linguistic and cultural landscapes of England during the Middle Ages and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rummage

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

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

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