Explore the Family Name Colmer
How common is the last name Colmer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Colmer has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 51,233rd most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 59,742nd spot, marking a decline of 16.61%. In terms of total count, there were 382 individuals with this surname in 2000, which fell to 338 by 2010, indicating an 11.52% decrease. The proportion of people named Colmer per 100,000 also decreased by 21.43% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #59,742 | -16.61% |
| Count | 382 | 338 | -11.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Colmer
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Colmer, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is primarily linked to White ethnicity. In 2000, 93.46% of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this percentage slightly decreased to 92.01% by 2010. Hispanic representation also decreased from 3.66% to 2.66%, while the percentage of Black individuals bearing the Colmer surname increased from 2.36% to 2.66% over the same period. No data was recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.46% | 92.01% | -1.55% |
| Hispanic | 3.66% | 2.66% | -27.32% |
| Black | 2.36% | 2.66% | 12.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |