Explore the Family Name Remmert
The meaning of Remmert
North German and Dutch: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements ragin ‘counsel’ + berht ‘bright, famous’ (compare Rembert). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Erwin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Remmert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Remmert has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Initially ranked at 33,090 in 2000, it dropped to 37,544 in 2010, marking a 13.46% decrease in rank. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also saw a decline from 652 in 2000 to 593 in 2010, showing a decrease of 9.05%. The proportion per 100,000 people was also reduced, falling from 0.24 to 0.2, a change of -16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,090 | #37,544 | -13.46% |
| Count | 652 | 593 | -9.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.2 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Remmert
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Remmert has shown minor fluctuations according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000 and 2010, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. The proportion of those identifying as Two or more races fell slightly from 0.92 to 0.84, indicating a -8.70% change. The majority of individuals with the surname Remmert identified as White, with the percentage increasing slightly from 96.32 to 96.63, marking a 0.32% increase. There was a small decline in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.30 to 2.19, a -4.78% change. No changes were observed for those who identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.32% | 96.63% | 0.32% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 2.19% | -4.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 0.84% | -8.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |