Explore the Family Name Theimer
The meaning of Theimer
1. East German: occupational name for a pigeon breeder, from a shortened form of Teubner (see Taube 1). 2. German: from a derivative of the personal name Dietmar, see Dittmar. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Franz, Ingeborg.
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How common is the last name Theimer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Theimer has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 55,003rd most popular surname with around 350 individuals carrying it. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 60,347 with only 334 individuals having the name -- a reduction of approximately 4.57%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by about 15.38% during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,003 | #60,347 | -9.72% |
| Count | 350 | 334 | -4.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Theimer
When it comes to ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Theimer identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, making up 92.29% in 2000 and 91.62% in 2010. A small but growing percentage identified as Hispanic, increasing from 4.57% in 2000 to 5.99% in 2010. Additionally, there was a small representation of individuals identifying as two or more races in 2000, but this number fell to zero in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.29% | 91.62% | -0.73% |
| Hispanic | 4.57% | 5.99% | 31.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |