Explore the Family Name Volmer
The meaning of Volmer
1. German: variant of Vollmer. 2. Dutch: from the personal name Volmer, a cognate of German Vollmer, or an adaptation of the German surname. Compare Folmer.
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How common is the last name Volmer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Volmer has seen a significant change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Volmer was ranked as the 33,993rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to 46,487th. This represents a decline of 36.75%. The actual count of individuals with the surname also decreased from 632 in 2000 to 458 in 2010, a drop of 27.53%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the surname Volmer per 100,000 people decreased by 30.43%, from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,993 | #46,487 | -36.75% |
| Count | 632 | 458 | -27.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.16 | -30.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Volmer
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Volmer, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with only a slight decrease of 0.36% over the decade. In 2000, 96.20% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 95.85% in 2010. Notably, the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 57.66%, moving from 1.11% in 2000 to 1.75% in 2010. Additionally, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Two or more races in 2010, while these categories represented 0.79% and 1.74% respectively in 2000. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black rose from 0% in 2000 to 1.75% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 95.85% | -0.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 1.75% | 57.66% |
| Black | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.79% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |