Explore the Family Name Facemyer
The meaning of Facemyer
Variant of Facemire.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Facemyer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Facemyer showed an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 64,572nd most common surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to 55,962nd, marking a change of 13.33%. The count also rose from 288 in 2000 to 366 in 2010, demonstrating a growth rate of 27.08%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly saw an uptick, moving from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, a rise of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #55,962 | 13.33% |
| Count | 288 | 366 | 27.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Facemyer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census provides further insight into this surname's distribution. For both the years 2000 and 2010, no Facemyers were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there is a notable shift within the White and Hispanic populations. In 2000, 97.92% of Facemyers identified as White, but this percentage dipped to 95.08% by 2010 - a decrease of 2.90%. Conversely, the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled from 1.74% in 2000 to 3.28% in 2010, marking a substantial change of 88.51%. No data is available for those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.92% | 95.08% | -2.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 3.28% | 88.51% |
| 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% |