Explore the Family Name Dunmyer
The meaning of Dunmyer
Americanized form of Dutch Duinmeijer (see Dunmire).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dunmyer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dunmyer ranks 53,904th in popularity in 2000 and went down slightly to rank 54,178th in 2010. This represents a marginal decrease of 0.51% over this period. However, the total count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 359 in 2000 to 381 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 6.13%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,904 | #54,178 | -0.51% |
| Count | 359 | 381 | 6.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dunmyer
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that individuals with the Dunmyer surname predominantly identify as White, growing from 88.02% in 2000 to 90.29% in 2010. A slight increase was also noted in those identifying as Hispanic from 0% in 2000 to 1.57% in 2010. Conversely, there was a significant decrease in those identifying as Black, from 10.58% in 2000 down to 7.61% in 2010. There were no reports of individuals under this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, there were no individuals who identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.02% | 90.29% | 2.58% |
| Black | 10.58% | 7.61% | -28.07% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |