Explore the Family Name Celmer
The meaning of Celmer
Polish: from German Zellmer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Celmer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Celmer saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Celmer ranked as the 32,267th most popular surname, falling to the 35,294th spot in 2010 — a decrease of 9.38%. The number of people with this surname also dipped from 673 in 2000 to 638 in 2010, marking a 5.2% drop. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Celmer per 100k population fell by 12%, from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,267 | #35,294 | -9.38% |
| Count | 673 | 638 | -5.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Celmer
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Celmer, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, it is predominantly identified with those of White ethnicity. In 2000, 96.73% of those with the Celmer surname were identified as White; this proportion slightly decreased to 95.14% in 2010. During the same period, the proportion of those identifying as two or more races increased significantly by 123.53%, though it still represents a small fraction of Celmers. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and Hispanics within the Celmer surname community also saw changes, with a slight decrease of 9.62% for the former and an increase of 68.92% for the latter. The surname had no recorded Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native identifications in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 95.14% | -1.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 2.66% | 123.53% |
| Hispanic | 0.74% | 1.25% | 68.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.04% | 0.94% | -9.62% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |