Explore the Family Name Tiemeyer
The meaning of Tiemeyer
North German: distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer) whose land was near a meeting place (Middle Low German tī).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tiemeyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tiemeyer saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, falling from rank 34,114 to 34,149. Despite this minor drop, the number of individuals bearing the name actually increased by 5.72%, growing from 629 to 665. The proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,114 | #34,149 | -0.1% |
| Count | 629 | 665 | 5.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tiemeyer
Ethnic distribution for the Tiemeyer surname, as reported in the Decennial U.S. Census, shows a predominantly White ethnic identity. Between 2000 and 2010, those identifying as White decreased slightly from 97.14% to 95.94%. Over the same period, there was a notable increase of 47.55% within the Hispanic community, although it still only represented 2.11% of the total population with that surname in 2010. The percentage of individuals with mixed ethnic identity also rose, going up by 42.11% to reach 1.35% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.14% | 95.94% | -1.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 2.11% | 47.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 1.35% | 42.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |