Explore the Family Name Carmer
The meaning of Carmer
Americanized form of German Kermer: nickname meaning ‘Carmelite’ (see Carmel 2).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Carmer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Carmer has seen a slight decline in recent years. In 2000, the surname ranked 30,552nd in popularity and was held by about 721 individuals. However, by 2010, its rank had fallen to 33,772 and the count reduced to 674, marking a 10.54% decrease in rank and a 6.52% reduction in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped from 0.27 to 0.23, indicating a 14.81% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,552 | #33,772 | -10.54% |
| Count | 721 | 674 | -6.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.23 | -14.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carmer
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those bearing the surname Carmer identify as White, with 95.70% in 2000 and slightly less at 95.10% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanic Carmers saw a minor increase from 2.22% to 2.23%. Interestingly, those identifying as Black or two or more races saw significant growths, with the former increasing by 28.99% to reach 0.89% in 2010, and the latter increasing by 38.14% to 1.34%. There were no reported incidences of Carmers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.7% | 95.1% | -0.63% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 2.23% | 0.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.34% | 38.14% |
| Black | 0.69% | 0.89% | 28.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |