Explore the Family Name Rehmer
The meaning of Rehmer
North German: 1. variant of Remer 2. 2. habitational name for someone from any of various places called Rehm, Rehme, or Rehmen, mostly in northern Germany. The placenames probably derive from a field name from Middle Low German rēme ‘strap, ribbon’, thus, by extension ‘strip of land’.
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How common is the last name Rehmer in the United States?
The surname Rehmer, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, experienced a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it fell from 51,809th place in 2000 to 58,735th in 2010, marking a decrease of 13.37%. The count, or total number of people with the surname, also dropped by 8.49% during this period, moving from 377 individuals in 2000 to 345 in 2010. This change is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which went down by 14.29%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #58,735 | -13.37% |
| Count | 377 | 345 | -8.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rehmer
In regards to the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the Rehmer surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the overwhelming majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. This demographic made up 99.47% of Rehmers in 2000 and slightly less at 98.26% in 2010, indicating a slight decrease of 1.22%. Other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all showed no significant representation among individuals with the Rehmer surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.47% | 98.26% | -1.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |