Explore the Family Name Siemer
The meaning of Siemer
German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Siegmar, composed of the elements sigi ‘victory’ + mari, meri ‘famous’. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut, Helmuth, Otto, Theresia.
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How common is the last name Siemer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Siemer saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 20,260th most popular in the U.S., but by 2010 it had slipped to 21,237th, reflecting a decline of approximately 4.82%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Siemer surname increased marginally from 1,222 in 2000 to 1,235 in 2010, indicating a growth of 1.06%. However, when viewed as a proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the Siemer surname also decreased by 6.67% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,260 | #21,237 | -4.82% |
| Count | 1,222 | 1,235 | 1.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.42 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Siemer
When considering the ethnicity associated with the Siemer surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority identifies as White. In 2000, this group represented 97.05% of all Siemers, slightly decreasing to 96.84% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic made up 1.72% of the Siemer population in 2000, but this fraction fell slightly to 1.70% by 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities also saw a reduction in their representation within the Siemer population, dropping from 0.82% to 0.73% over the decade. There were no recorded instances of Siemers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.05% | 96.84% | -0.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 1.7% | -1.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 0.73% | -10.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |