Explore the Family Name Ramseyer
The meaning of Ramseyer
Swiss German: habitational name for someone from a village called Ramsei. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Lorenz, Siegfried.
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How common is the last name Ramseyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Ramseyer' ranked 25,610th in popularity in the year 2000 and slipped slightly to the 25,684th spot in 2010. This slight decrease is represented by a change of -0.29%. However, the count of people with the Ramseyer surname increased from 905 individuals in 2000 to 960 in 2010, which reflects a growth rate of 6.08%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor decrease from 0.34 to 0.33 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,610 | #25,684 | -0.29% |
| Count | 905 | 960 | 6.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.33 | -2.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ramseyer
In terms of ethnicity, the census data shows that most individuals with the 'Ramseyer' surname identified as White, accounting for 94.48% in 2000 and slightly less at 92.92% in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 2.10% in 2000 to 1.67% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more races saw a substantial increase, from 0.55% in 2000 to 2.19% in 2010. The representation of Hispanics within this surname group marginally declined from 1.99% to 1.88% over the decade. The data for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.48% | 92.92% | -1.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0.55% | 2.19% | 298.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 1.88% | -5.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.1% | 1.67% | -20.48% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.88% | 0% | 0% |