Explore the Family Name Jammer
The meaning of Jammer
East German (of Slavic origin): topographic name from Slavic jama ‘hole, hollow’, denoting someone who lived at a hollow.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jammer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jammer saw slight changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 59,147th most common surname and by 2010, it shifted to 60,960th place, marking a decrease of 3.07%. However, the count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 320 to 330 during the same period, an increase of 3.13%. The proportion per 100k people dropped by 8.33%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #60,960 | -3.07% |
| Count | 320 | 330 | 3.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jammer
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Jammer surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there were no significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. Notably, there was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in both years. There was a notable increase in the percentage of those who identified under two or more races, which rose by 132.27% from 3.13% to 7.27%. The white and black communities represented the largest percentages, however, both decreased slightly, with the white community decreasing by 0.93% and the black community by 8.83%. The Hispanic community saw a new representation in 2010 that wasn't present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 52.19% | 47.58% | -8.83% |
| White | 43.13% | 42.73% | -0.93% |
| Two or More Races | 3.13% | 7.27% | 132.27% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |