Explore the Family Name Goldammer
The meaning of Goldammer
German: nickname from German Goldammer ‘yellowhammer’, in some cases perhaps a metonymic occupational name for a bird catcher or bird dealer. Some characteristic forenames: German Matthias, Otto, Rainer.
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How common is the last name Goldammer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Goldammer has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,839th in terms of popularity and rose to the rank of 46,647th by 2010, marking an upward trend of 0.41 percent. The count of people with this surname also grew from 427 in 2000 to 456 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 6.79 percent. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a minor decrease of -6.25 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #46,647 | 0.41% |
| Count | 427 | 456 | 6.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goldammer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Goldammer identify as White, accounting for 97.19 percent in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.71 percent in 2010. A small percentage of the Goldammer population identified with two or more races, with a 1.87 percent in 2000 and dropping slightly to 1.75 percent by 2010. The census recorded no instances of the Goldammer surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 96.71% | -0.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 1.75% | -6.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |