2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Zhumi
A surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a place name or occupation.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Zhumi. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Zhumi surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Zhumi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Zhumi, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.4%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Zhumi
The surname Zhumi traces its origins to the ancient regions of the Andes in South America, specifically within the territories that today comprise Ecuador and Peru. It emerged prominently during the pre-Columbian era, with its roots entrenched in the indigenous languages spoken by Incan cultures, such as Quechua and Aymara. The word "zhumi" itself in Quechua is believed to denote meanings associated with “honor” or “dignity”, which reflected the societal roles the bearers of this surname often held.
The earliest records of the surname Zhumi can be found in the oral histories and traditions kept by the Incan civilization around the 15th century, during the reign of Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui. Although not recorded in written form initially due to the predominantly oral culture of the Incas, the name Zhumi started appearing in Spanish colonial records post the Spanish conquest of the Incan Empire around the early 16th century. Documents written by Spanish chroniclers, such as Pedro Cieza de León, often mentioned the presence of tribal leaders and prominent figures bearing this name.
One of the first notable individuals with the surname Zhumi was Atoc zhumi, documented in 1526 as a regional chieftan who resisted the Spanish invasion in what is today southern Ecuador. Another prominent historical figure was Tupac Zhumi, who was known for his leadership during the anti-colonial uprisings in the mid-16th century, born around 1530 and executed by Spanish forces in 1572. His legacy remains significant in Ecuadorian historical narratives.
In the 17th century, the name appeared in legal documents, indicating a transition where the Zhumi family became notable landowners. One such individual was Canchi Zhumi, mentioned in a 1678 land grant document in the Province of Loja, Ecuador. The continued presence of the surname in notarial and ecclesiastical records shows the adaptation of the Zhumi lineage to colonial administrative systems.
Ecuadorian literature from the 18th and 19th centuries also includes references to the Zhumi surname. Notable is Miguel Zhumi, a scholar and writer born in 1781 who contributed significantly to early Ecuadorian literary works, blending indigenous knowledge with European literary traditions. His most recognized work was published posthumously in 1833.
Moving into more recent centuries, Julian Zhumi, born in 1857 and deceased in 1933, emerged as a significant political figure in Ecuador’s early 20th-century independence movement. He played an essential role in advocating for indigenous rights and land reforms which have shaped contemporary Ecuadorian society. His contributions ensured the Zhumi name continued to be associated with leadership and advocacy.
Overall, the surname Zhumi encapsulates a rich history intertwined with the cultural and political shifts in the Andean regions over several centuries. Its legacy remains relevant in Ecuadorian historical and scholarly discourse.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zhumi
Among Census respondents with the surname Zhumi, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.4%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Zhumi bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Zhumi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino97.4% · 111
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Zhumi
Zhumi appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-4 bearers (-3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,355 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.4%) | Down 5,355 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Zhumi surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #141,140 | #146,495 | -3.8% |
| Count | 118 | 114 | -3.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Zhumi bearers went from 118 to 114 (-3.4% change). The surname moved down 5,355 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #146,495.
FAQ
Zhumi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Zhumi?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Zhumi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Zhumi?
Zhumi ranks #146,495 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 114 people with the surname Zhumi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Zhumi.
Has Zhumi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Zhumi went from 118 recorded bearers to 114. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Zhumi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Zhumi, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.4%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Zhumi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.4% (111 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Zhumi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (97.4%), Black (0.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Zhumi (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Zhumi mean?
A surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a place name or occupation. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Zhumi (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Zhumi?
You can see how many people are called Zhumi on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.