Explore the Family Name Somer
The meaning of Somer
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Sommer. 2. English: variant of Summer. 3. Dutch: variant of Zomer. See also Somers. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz.
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How common is the last name Somer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Somer" has declined in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,003rd while in 2010, it dropped to 58,735th, a decrease of approximately 6.79 percent. The total count of people with this surname also slightly decreased from 350 in 2000 to 345 in 2010, a small decline of around 1.43 percent. The proportion of the US population with this name per 100,000 individuals also dipped by 7.69 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,003 | #58,735 | -6.79% |
| Count | 350 | 345 | -1.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Somer
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Somer", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, increasing from 90.57 percent in 2000 to 92.17 percent in 2010. The next significant ethnic identity group is those who identify with two or more races, which decreased from 3.71 percent in 2000 to 1.45 percent in 2010. The percentage of Somers identifying as Hispanic fell slightly from 3.43 percent to 2.90 percent. There was an increase in the Black community from 1.43 percent to 2.32 percent. However, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.57% | 92.17% | 1.77% |
| Hispanic | 3.43% | 2.9% | -15.45% |
| Black | 1.43% | 2.32% | 62.24% |
| Two or More Races | 3.71% | 1.45% | -60.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |