Explore the Family Name Facemire
The meaning of Facemire
Americanized form of German Fehsmeier, an occupational name for a spelt farmer, from Middle High German, Middle Low German vese ‘chaff, husk, spelt’ + Middle High German meier ‘(tenant) farmer, bailiff’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Facemire in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Facemire has experienced a slight decline. In 2000, the surname ranked 36,129th in popularity with a count of 586 bearers. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 38,532nd and the count dropped marginally to 574. This indicates a percentage change of -6.65 in rank and -2.05 in count over the decade. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.22 to 0.19, marking a -13.64 change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,129 | #38,532 | -6.65% |
| Count | 586 | 574 | -2.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Facemire
Ethnic identity associated with the surname Facemire is predominantly White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, a staggering 98.46% of those with the surname identified as White, but this declined slightly to 96.86% by 2010. There was no record of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities claiming the Facemire surname in either census year. However, there was a small increase (from 0.85% to 0.87%) in individuals identifying with two or more races. Additionally, the 2010 census saw the introduction of the Hispanic ethnicity with a 1.57% association with the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.46% | 96.86% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 0.87% | 2.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |