Explore the Family Name Atmore
The meaning of Atmore
English (Norfolk): topographic name from Middle English atte more ‘(dweller) at the moor, marsh, or fen’ (Old English æt thǣm mōre).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Atmore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Atmore has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000 it ranked 60,390 but climbed up to rank 54,990 in 2010, a change of approximately 8.94%. The count of people with the surname Atmore also rose during this decade, increasing from 312 to 374, a growth of nearly 19.87%. The proportion of the Atmore surname per 100,000 people increased slightly by 8.33%, moving from 0.12 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #54,990 | 8.94% |
| Count | 312 | 374 | 19.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Atmore
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Atmore, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a slight shift over the decade. While the proportion of those identifying as White saw a marginal increase of 0.54%, going from 48.40% in 2000 to 48.66% in 2010, there was a minor decrease in individuals identifying as Black, declining by 3.06% to 45.99%. No change was observed for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. Interestingly, the Hispanic category, which had no representation in 2000, appeared with a 3.21% share in 2010. The percentage of those identified under two or more races decreased by 33.33% to 2.14% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.4% | 48.66% | 0.54% |
| Black | 47.44% | 45.99% | -3.06% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.21% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.21% | 2.14% | -33.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |