Explore the Family Name Dommer
The meaning of Dommer
German: 1. from an ancient Germanic personal name derived from an element cognate with Gothic doms, Old High German tuom ‘judgement, justice, power’. 2. variant of Dummer. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Jarl.
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How common is the last name Dommer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dommer has seen a decline in popularity over the years. In 2000, the rank of the name was 35,239, but by 2010, it had dropped to 39,887, representing a decrease of 13.19%. The count also fell from 605 in 2000 to 550 in 2010, a decrease of 9.09%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals dropped by 13.64% from 0.22 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,239 | #39,887 | -13.19% |
| Count | 605 | 550 | -9.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dommer
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dommer. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those of two or more races. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 95.70% in 2000 to 92.91% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 3.31% to 6.36%, a change of 92.15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.7% | 92.91% | -2.92% |
| Hispanic | 3.31% | 6.36% | 92.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |