Explore the Family Name Rimer
The meaning of Rimer
1. English: variant of Rimmer. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Riemer. 3. German: variant of Reimer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rimer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rimer saw a slight decrease in ranking between 2000 and 2010, sliding from 16,652 to 16,734. However, this did not translate to a decline in the number of people bearing the name. On the contrary, the count of individuals with the surname Rimer increased by approximately 7.89%, from 1,584 in 2000 to 1,709 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased marginally by 1.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,652 | #16,734 | -0.49% |
| Count | 1,584 | 1,709 | 7.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.58 | -1.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rimer
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting shifts over the same period. The majority of those with the surname Rimer identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small drop of 2.50% over the decade. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage identifying with two or more races also fell by 30.51%. However, the largest changes were among those identifying as Hispanic and Black. The percentage of Rimers identifying as Hispanic almost doubled, with an increase of 85.20%, while those identifying as Black saw an increase of 74.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.7% | 92.33% | -2.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 3.63% | 85.2% |
| Black | 1.07% | 1.87% | 74.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 1.23% | -30.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |