Explore the Family Name Rymer
The meaning of Rymer
1. English: variant of Rimmer. 2. German: variant of Riemer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rymer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rymer saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Specifically, its rank dropped by 3.64%, moving from 10,148 in 2000 to 10,517 in 2010. However, despite this drop in ranking, the actual number of individuals with the Rymer surname increased by 4.49% over the decade, growing from 2,919 to 3,050. The proportion per 100k also saw a decrease, going down by 4.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,148 | #10,517 | -3.64% |
| Count | 2,919 | 3,050 | 4.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.08 | 1.03 | -4.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rymer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts among those carrying the Rymer surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Rymers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw increases, with the former group rising by 46.67% and the latter by 42.71%. On the other hand, those who identified as White, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native all experienced decreases, the largest being a 7.64% decrease among those who identify as Black. The percentage of Rymers identifying as two or more races slightly decreased by 6.50% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.26% | 89.74% | -1.67% |
| Hispanic | 3.84% | 5.48% | 42.71% |
| Black | 2.88% | 2.66% | -7.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.15% | -6.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0.66% | 46.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.34% | 0.33% | -2.94% |