Explore the Family Name Remter
The meaning of Remter
German: from Middle Low German remeter, rēmter ‘refectory’ (the dining hall in a convent or monastery), hence probably an occupational name for someone who worked there.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Remter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Remter saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 142,819 with 107 recorded instances or a proportion of 0.04 per 100,000 individuals. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 158,432 with only 102 counts, representing a proportion of 0.03 per 100,000 individuals. This indicates a change of -10.93 in rank and -4.67 in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,819 | #158,432 | -10.93% |
| Count | 107 | 102 | -4.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.03 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Remter
In terms of ethnicity, the census data revealed that the majority of people with the surname Remter identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 99% of the instances of the surname, but by 2010, this percentage had decreased slightly to 96.08%, showing a change of -2.95. There were no reported instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those reporting two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. These results are based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 96.08% | -2.95% |
| 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% |