Explore the Family Name Tranmer
The meaning of Tranmer
English (Yorkshire): habitational name from Tranmires in Hackness (North Yorkshire). The placename derives from Old Norse trani ‘crane’ (the marsh bird) + mýrr ‘mire, marsh’.
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How common is the last name Tranmer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tranmer has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 81,414 and it slipped to 89,753 by 2010, marking a decline of 10.24 percent. The actual count of people bearing this surname also dropped from 216 in 2000 to 206 in 2010, indicating a negative change of 4.63 percent. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people owning this surname fell by 12.5 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,414 | #89,753 | -10.24% |
| Count | 216 | 206 | -4.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tranmer
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Tranmer, as presented by the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows that the vast majority identify as White. In 2000, 93.06 percent of individuals with this surname identified as White, which dipped slightly to 92.72 percent in 2010. People identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races each made up 2.78 percent of the total in 2000, but both categories saw a decrease of 12.59 percent by 2010, falling to 2.43 percent. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.06% | 92.72% | -0.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.78% | 2.43% | -12.59% |
| Two or More Races | 2.78% | 2.43% | -12.59% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |