Explore the Family Name Germer
The meaning of Germer
German: 1. from the ancient Germanic personal name Germar, composed of the elements gār, gēr ‘spear, lance’ + mār, mēri ‘famous’. 2. from the Slavic personal name Jaromir, based on the element jar ‘lush, rank’, also ‘strong’.
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How common is the last name Germer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Germer experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 33,653rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 37,229th position, which is a change of -10.63%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 639 in 2000 to 599 in 2010, representing a -6.26% change. The proportion per 100k people bearing this name also declined by -16.67% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,653 | #37,229 | -10.63% |
| Count | 639 | 599 | -6.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.2 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Germer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Germer surname identify as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 91.24% in 2000 to 89.15% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those who identified as having two or more ethnic identities, growing by 28.21%, while the percentage identifying as Hispanic also rose, from 7.04% to 8.35%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.24% | 89.15% | -2.29% |
| Hispanic | 7.04% | 8.35% | 18.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 1% | 28.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |