Explore the Family Name Primer
The meaning of Primer
1. English: variant of Primmer. 2. Croatian: unexplained. This surname is very rare in Croatia. Some characteristic forenames: Croatian Darko, Dubravko.
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How common is the last name Primer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Primer saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 35,187 in 2000 to 38,532 in 2010, representing a decrease of 9.51%. In terms of the count, there were 606 individuals with this surname in 2000, which decreased to 574 by 2010, marking a drop of 5.28%. The proportion of people named Primer per 100,000 people also fell by 13.64% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,187 | #38,532 | -9.51% |
| Count | 606 | 574 | -5.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Primer
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Primer, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows several changes. There was a marginal reduction in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname, dropping from 2.64% in 2000 to 2.61% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more ethnicities saw an increase of 26.67% over the decade. The percentage of white individuals bearing the surname Primer experienced a significant decline of 25.7%, while the percentage of Black individuals with this surname increased by 13.53%. The Hispanic segment showed some growth, moving from zero in 2000 to 2.09% in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group remained the same with no recorded change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 56.93% | 64.63% | 13.53% |
| White | 35.64% | 26.48% | -25.7% |
| Two or More Races | 3.3% | 4.18% | 26.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.64% | 2.61% | -1.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.09% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |