Explore the Family Name Turnmire
The meaning of Turnmire
Americanized form of German Dürnmeyer or Dürrenmayer, a distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer) with the topographic element dur ‘water’ or Middle High German dürr ‘dry’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Turnmire in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Turnmire has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it ranked at 28,947, but by 2010, it fell to 30,477, marking a 5.29% decrease in ranking. The number of individuals carrying this last name also dropped from 773 to 766, accounting for a 0.91% decline. The proportion of people named Turnmire per 100k people also fell by 10.34% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,947 | #30,477 | -5.29% |
| Count | 773 | 766 | -0.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.26 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Turnmire
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Turnmire as per the Decennial U.S. Census, we see that the vast majority identify as White – 97.28% in 2000 and 97.39% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Two or More Races grew by 33.33%, from 0.78% in 2000 to 1.04% in 2010. There was also a noted increase in those identifying as Hispanic (from 0.65% to 0.91%). However, the proportion of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 was 0.65%, but no data is available for 2010. No recorded individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.28% | 97.39% | 0.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 1.04% | 33.33% |
| Hispanic | 0.65% | 0.91% | 40% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |