Explore the Family Name Gamer
The meaning of Gamer
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from the Russian pronunciation of Hamer. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Yaakov.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gamer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gamer has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gamer was ranked as the 52,289th most popular surname, with a count of 373, which represented 0.14 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had improved to 50,564 with a count of 413, indicating a 10.72% growth in usage while maintaining the same proportion per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #50,564 | 3.3% |
| Count | 373 | 413 | 10.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gamer
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows shifts within the groups identified with the surname Gamer from 2000 to 2010. The largest group remains those identifying as White, although their representation decreased slightly from 94.64% in 2000 to 90.80% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic or Black both saw significant percentage increases, with Hispanic representation growing by 28.72% and Black representation seeing an 80.60% jump. A new addition in 2010 was the Asian/Pacific Islander group, accounting for 3.63%. American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were not reported in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.64% | 90.8% | -4.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.63% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 2.42% | 28.72% |
| Black | 1.34% | 2.42% | 80.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |