Explore the Family Name Follmer
The meaning of Follmer
1. German (also Föllmer): variant of Vollmer. 2. Americanized form of German Vollmer. Compare Folmer and Fullmer.
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How common is the last name Follmer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Follmer has seen a modest increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name moved from 19,865 to 20,574, indicating a slight decrease in overall popularity by 3.57%. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,252 to 1,288 during this decade, an increase of 2.88%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100k, it decreased slightly by 4.35% from 0.46 to 0.44.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,865 | #20,574 | -3.57% |
| Count | 1,252 | 1,288 | 2.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.44 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Follmer
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Follmer surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the vast majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with percentages of 96.17% in 2000 and 96.04% in 2010, showing a minor decrease of 0.14%. In 2000, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic was 2.00%, which increased to 2.10% in 2010, marking a growth of 5.00%. Notably, there was an increase of 26.92% in individuals identifying with two or more races, growing from 1.04% in 2000 to 1.32% in 2010. No individuals with the Follmer surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, down from 0.56% in 2000. Similarly, no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 96.04% | -0.14% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2.1% | 5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.32% | 26.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |