Explore the Family Name Komer
The meaning of Komer
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Komar.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Komer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Komer has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Komer ranked 51,945 in popularity with a count of 376 people. However, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 59,324 and the count decreased to 341. This represents a change of -14.21% in rank and -9.31% in the count over this decade. The proportion of Komers per 100k also dropped by 14.29%, going from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #59,324 | -14.21% |
| Count | 376 | 341 | -9.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Komer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Komer shows some fluctuations between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the name Komer identified as White, at 94.15%. By 2010, this figure decreased slightly to 92.38%. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander was non-existent in 2000 but increased to 3.23% in 2010. Those reporting two or more races decreased from 2.13% to 1.76%, while the Hispanic representation saw an increase from 2.39% to 2.64%. There were no changes in the Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.15% | 92.38% | -1.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.23% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.39% | 2.64% | 10.46% |
| Two or More Races | 2.13% | 1.76% | -17.37% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |