Explore the Family Name Pamer
The meaning of Pamer
South German: local (Tyrolean) form of Baumer. Some characteristic forenames: German Erna, Florian, Ignatz.
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How common is the last name Pamer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pamer experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pamer ranked 45,735th in popularity but dropped to 47,966th by 2010, marking a decline of 4.88%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname remained relatively stable, with an increase of just 0.23% over the decade, from 440 to 441. The proportion of people named Pamer per 100k also saw a decrease of 6.25%, moving from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,735 | #47,966 | -4.88% |
| Count | 440 | 441 | 0.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pamer
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pamer. In 2000, most identified as White (92.95%), with smaller proportions identifying as Black (3.41%), Hispanic (1.82%), and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.14%). By 2010, the number of Pamers identifying as White had increased slightly to 94.10%, while those identifying as Black and Hispanic decreased to 2.72% and 1.59% respectively. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category dropped to 0%, while a new category emerged with 1.13% of Pamers identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.95% | 94.1% | 1.24% |
| Black | 3.41% | 2.72% | -20.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 1.59% | -12.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.14% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |