Explore the Family Name Filmore
The meaning of Filmore
English: variant of Fillmore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Filmore in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Filmore has decreased over time, reflected in both its ranking and count. In 2000, the surname ranked 29,873, dropping to 34,185 by 2010—a decline of approximately 14.43%. The count, which indicates the number of individuals with the surname Filmore, also saw a decrease from 742 in 2000 to 664 in 2010, marking a reduction of 10.51%. This drop is also evident in the proportion per 100,000 people, decreasing from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010—a fall of 17.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,873 | #34,185 | -14.43% |
| Count | 742 | 664 | -10.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.23 | -17.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Filmore
The ethnicity table based on the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Filmore is predominantly Black, with 66.58% in 2000 slightly decreasing to 65.36% by 2010. White individuals with the Filmore surname increased marginally from 29.38% in 2000 to 29.67% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic population carrying this surname, rising from 0.94% in 2000 to 2.11% in 2010—an impressive growth of 124.47%. Those identifying as two or more races saw a smaller increase from 2.16% to 2.26%. However, the data does not indicate any Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the Filmore surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 66.58% | 65.36% | -1.83% |
| White | 29.38% | 29.67% | 0.99% |
| Two or More Races | 2.16% | 2.26% | 4.63% |
| Hispanic | 0.94% | 2.11% | 124.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |