Explore the Family Name Commer
The meaning of Commer
1. German and Dutch: variant of Kommer. 2. English: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Commer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Commer saw a decline in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 57,705th in 2000, it fell significantly to 68,345th in 2010, marking an 18.44% drop. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 330 in 2000 to 288 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 12.73%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped from 0.12 to 0.1 over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #68,345 | -18.44% |
| Count | 330 | 288 | -12.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Commer
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides interesting insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Commer. In 2000, 76.06% of bearers identified as White, but this figure dropped by 8.70% to 69.44% in 2010. Hispanic representation among Commers saw a notable increase of 147.80%, going from 1.82% to 4.51% over the decade. Additionally, those identifying as Black increased from 19.70% in 2000 to 23.96% in 2010, marking a 21.62% rise. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero, implying no individuals with the Commer surname identified with these ethnicities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.06% | 69.44% | -8.7% |
| Black | 19.7% | 23.96% | 21.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 4.51% | 147.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |