Explore the Family Name Waymire
The meaning of Waymire
Americanized form of German Wehmeyer or Wehmeier (see Wedemeyer).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Waymire in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Waymire slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Waymire ranked 14,096 in popularity with a count of 1,959 representing 0.73 individuals per 100,000. However, by 2010, the surname's rank had marginally dropped to 14,458 despite an increase in the count to 2,066, representing 0.7 individuals per 100,000. This represents a 2.57% decrease in rank and a 5.46% increase in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,096 | #14,458 | -2.57% |
| Count | 1,959 | 2,066 | 5.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.73 | 0.7 | -4.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Waymire
The Decennial U.S. Census data also sheds light on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Waymire. In both 2000 and 2010, the dominant ethnicity was White, making up 95.71% and 94.92% respectively, showing a slight reduction of 0.83%. The second most common ethnicity shifted from "Two or more races" at 1.79% in 2000 to Hispanic at 2.32% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant increase of 74.44% in the Hispanic population with this surname within this period. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black were relatively low in both years, while American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decrease of 48.48%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.71% | 94.92% | -0.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 2.32% | 74.44% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 1.45% | -18.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.66% | 0.34% | -48.48% |
| Black | 0% | 0.24% | 0% |