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

Rumore, 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 Rumore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rumore in America

Rumore is the 34668th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rumore surname appeared 652 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 Rumore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rumore 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 Rumore

The surname Rumore has its origins in Italy, with records indicating its presence as early as the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "rumor," meaning noise or clamor, possibly referring to an ancestor's occupation or personality trait.

The name was initially concentrated in the regions of Calabria and Sicily, where variations such as Rumuore and Rommore were also found. These early spellings reflect the dialectal influences and variations common in Italian surnames during that period.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Rumore can be found in a 13th-century Sicilian manuscript, which records a land transaction involving a certain Giovanni Rumore. This suggests that the family had already established some prominence in the region.

The name's connection to the Latin word "rumor" has also led to speculation that it may have been associated with individuals involved in the dissemination of news or information, such as town criers or messengers.

In the 15th century, records show a Niccolò Rumore, a notable scholar and philosopher from Calabria, who authored several treatises on logic and rhetoric. His works were influential in the intellectual circles of the time and contributed to the recognition of the Rumore name.

Another prominent figure bearing this surname was Girolamo Rumore (1532-1607), a Sicilian architect and engineer renowned for his innovative design techniques and contributions to the construction of several churches and public buildings in Palermo.

During the 17th century, the Rumore family gained further prominence with Vincenzo Rumore (1610-1678), a celebrated painter from Naples whose works adorned numerous churches and noble households throughout the region.

In the 19th century, Antonio Rumore (1825-1892), a respected lawyer and statesman from Calabria, played a significant role in the unification of Italy and the establishment of the country's legal and political systems.

Throughout its history, the surname Rumore has maintained a strong presence in southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Calabria and Sicily, where many bearers of this name can still be found today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rumore

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

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

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