Explore the Family Name Dunmeyer
The meaning of Dunmeyer
Americanized form of Dutch Duinmeijer (see Dunmire).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dunmeyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Dunmeyer surname saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 59,147 but fell to 60,790 by 2010, indicating a change of -2.78%. The total count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 320 to 331 during the same period, a positive change of 3.44%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -8.33%, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #60,790 | -2.78% |
| Count | 320 | 331 | 3.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dunmeyer
The ethnic identity associated with the Dunmeyer surname also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased by -10.25%, from 56.56% in 2000 to 50.76% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black saw an increase of 7.33%, from 39.69% to 42.60%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races slightly increased by 16.03%, from 1.56% to 1.81%. The most significant change was observed within the Hispanic community, which saw a growth of 109.04%, increasing from 1.88% to 3.93%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.56% | 50.76% | -10.25% |
| Black | 39.69% | 42.6% | 7.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 3.93% | 109.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 1.81% | 16.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |