Explore the Family Name Radmer
The meaning of Radmer
German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Radmar, composed of the elements rād ‘council, advice’ + mar ‘famous’. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Radmer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Radmer decreased in popularity between the years 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 62,046th and by 2010, it had slipped to 72,568th, marking a decrease of approximately 16.96%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 302 to 268 during this period, signifying an 11.26% drop. Furthermore, the frequency of this surname per 100k people dropped from 0.11 to 0.09, a decline of roughly 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #72,568 | -16.96% |
| Count | 302 | 268 | -11.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Radmer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Radmer surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though the percentage did slightly decrease from 96.36% to 94.40%. There was a small increase in those identifying as having two or more races, moving from 2.32% to 2.61%, indicating a growth of 12.5%. It's noteworthy that there were no recorded instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.36% | 94.4% | -2.03% |
| Two or More Races | 2.32% | 2.61% | 12.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |