Explore the Family Name Domer
The meaning of Domer
1. North German (mainly Dömer): probably an occupational name for a judge, Middle Low German domer, an agent derivative of domen ‘to judge or pass sentence’. Alternatively, a nickname for a self-indulgent person, Middle Low German domer, demmer. 2. Variant of Dome 2, a surname of French origin. History: Some of the American bearers of the surname Domer are descendants of Pierre-Sebastien Daumé dit Laviolette from France (see Dome).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Domer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Domer has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Domer was ranked 19,695th in popularity and decreased to 22,124th in 2010, marking a decrease of 12.33%. The count of individuals with this last name also dropped from 1,266 in 2000 to 1,169 in 2010, which represents a -7.66% change. During the same time period, the proportion per 100,000 people with the Domer surname fell from 0.47 to 0.4, a decline of 14.89%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,695 | #22,124 | -12.33% |
| Count | 1,266 | 1,169 | -7.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.4 | -14.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Domer
The ethnicity associated with the Domer surname also experienced changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased slightly from 1.26% to 1.45%, marking a 15.08% rise. People identifying as two or more ethnicities under the Domer surname emerged at 1.11% in 2010, where there were none reported in 2000. White individuals with the Domer surname saw a slight decrease in percentage from 95.26% to 93.76%, a drop of 1.57%. The Hispanic demographic showed an increase of 82.52%, moving from 1.03% to 1.88%. Similarly, Black individuals with the Domer surname increased from 1.11% to 1.80%, marking a 62.16% rise. The American Indian and Alaskan Native demographic remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.26% | 93.76% | -1.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 1.88% | 82.52% |
| Black | 1.11% | 1.8% | 62.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.26% | 1.45% | 15.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |