Explore the Family Name Wamer
The meaning of Wamer
Perhaps an Americanized form of German Wöhmer or Weimer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wamer in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wamer has slightly changed between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 84,968th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 89,069th spot, marking a decrease of 4.83%. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Wamer surname increased marginally from 205 in 2000 to 208 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 1.46%. The proportion of the Wamer surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 12.5% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,968 | #89,069 | -4.83% |
| Count | 205 | 208 | 1.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wamer
Referring to the Decennial U.S. Census data regarding the ethnicity of individuals bearing the surname Wamer, there were no significant changes between 2000 and 2010. During both years, no Wamers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Additionally, none declared having more than one ethnic identity. The majority of Wamers identified as White, although there was a slight reduction of 2.05% from 79.51% in 2000 to 77.88% in 2010. Those identifying as Black made up the rest, and their percentage slightly increased from 19.02% in 2000 to 19.23% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.51% | 77.88% | -2.05% |
| Black | 19.02% | 19.23% | 1.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |