Explore the Family Name Gollmer
The meaning of Gollmer
German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Golm or Golme.
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How common is the last name Gollmer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gollmer saw a slight rise in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 109,915th in terms of frequency, but by 2010 it had climbed to 108,199th, representing a change of 1.56%. The count of people bearing the Gollmer surname also increased over this same time period, moving from 149 in 2000 to 164 in 2010, a growth of 10.07%. However, when calculated as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname remained constant at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #109,915 | #108,199 | 1.56% |
| Count | 149 | 164 | 10.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gollmer
Concerning the ethnic identity of those with the surname Gollmer, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, around 96% of those with the surname identified as White - specifically, 95.97% in 2000 and 95.73% in 2010. There was a negligible decrease of 0.25% over this decade. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, no data was recorded for individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.97% | 95.73% | -0.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |