Explore the Family Name Filmer
The meaning of Filmer
1. English: variant of Fillmore. 2. English: habitational name from Filmer Wood in Wichling, Kent. 3. North German and Dutch: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Filmer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Filmer decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 71,372nd most popular name in the United States, but fell to 91,625th by 2010 - a drop of 28.38%. The number of people carrying this surname also saw a decline from 255 individuals in 2000 to 201 in 2010, representing a decrease of 21.18%. The proportion of individuals with this last name per 100,000 population also dropped from 0.09 to 0.07 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #91,625 | -28.38% |
| Count | 255 | 201 | -21.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Filmer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed that the majority of the people carrying the Filmer surname identified as White, with a slight increase from 92.16% in 2000 to 92.54% in 2010. However, there was a significant decrease in those identifying as two or more races, falling from 5.1% in 2000 to 2.99% in 2010. Interestingly, the data revealed an emergence of Hispanic ethnicity among Filmers, up from 0% in 2000 to 3.48% in 2010. There were no changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native within these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.16% | 92.54% | 0.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.48% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.1% | 2.99% | -41.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |