Explore the Family Name Settlemyre
The meaning of Settlemyre
Americanized form of German Zettelmeyer; see Settlemire.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Settlemyre in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Settlemyre has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Initially ranked at 39,678th in 2000, it climbed to 38,265th by 2010, marking a 3.56% increase in rank. The count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 521 to 579 within the same period, representing an 11.13% growth. Consequently, the proportion of people named Settlemyre per 100,000 increased by 5.26%, moving from 0.19 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,678 | #38,265 | 3.56% |
| Count | 521 | 579 | 11.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.2 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Settlemyre
As for ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Settlemyre identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 93.28% in 2000 to 91.71% in 2010. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw the most significant change, nearly doubling from 2.69% to 5.35%. Notably, there were no changes among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped by 40%, while the Hispanic representation marginally increased by 0.65%
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.28% | 91.71% | -1.68% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.69% | 5.35% | 98.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 1.55% | 0.65% |
| Two or More Races | 2.3% | 1.38% | -40% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |