Explore the Family Name Vermeire
The meaning of Vermeire
Flemish: variant of Vermeer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vermeire in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Vermeire' has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The surname ranked 70,273 in the year 2000 but had dropped to 73,464 by 2010, reflecting a change of negative 4.54%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the 'Vermeire' last name marginally increased from 260 in 2000 to 264 in 2010, a growth of 1.54%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, the occurrence of 'Vermeire' has also decreased by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #73,464 | -4.54% |
| Count | 260 | 264 | 1.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vermeire
Regarding the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the 'Vermeire' surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data demonstrates that it is predominantly associated with white ethnicity. In 2000, 98.08% of individuals with this surname identified as white, and although this figure slightly decreased to 96.59% by 2010, it remained the dominant group. There were no recorded instances of people with the 'Vermeire' surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Similarly, no Vermeires reported having two or more races during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.08% | 96.59% | -1.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |