Explore the Family Name Semer
The meaning of Semer
German: variant of Siemer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Semer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Semer in the United States has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Semer held the rank of 63,141 in popularity with a count of 296 individuals carrying the surname. This accounted for approximately 0.11 out of every 100,000 people. By 2010, the surname's rank had fallen to 68,949, representing a decline of 9.2 percent. The count also fell to 285, a reduction of 3.72 percent. Consequently, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people dropped by 9.09 percent to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #68,949 | -9.2% |
| Count | 296 | 285 | -3.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Semer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Semer has seen a slight shift over the decade from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, at 95.61 percent. However, by 2010, this figure had declined slightly to 93.33 percent. Over the same period, there was a small increase in the number of people with this surname identifying as Black, rising from 0 to 2.46 percent. Similarly, the percentage of those who identify with two or more races rose from 0 to 2.11 percent. There were no recorded changes amongst those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.61% | 93.33% | -2.38% |
| Black | 0% | 2.46% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |