Explore the Family Name Wearmouth
The meaning of Wearmouth
English (northern): habitational name from Bishop Wearmouth or Monkwearmouth (Durham). The placename is from the river Wear (see Wear) + Old English mūtha ‘river mouth’.
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How common is the last name Wearmouth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wearmouth has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname ranked 103,706 in terms of popularity and it slipped to rank 105,600 by 2010, representing a change of -1.83%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 160 in 2000 to 169 in 2010, depicting a rise of 5.63%. The proportion of individuals with the Wearmouth surname per 100k remained constant at 0.06 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #103,706 | #105,600 | -1.83% |
| Count | 160 | 169 | 5.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wearmouth
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that individuals with the Wearmouth surname predominantly identify as White. In 2000, around 98.75% identified as White, which saw a slight decrease to 95.86% by 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of these years. Similarly, there were no reported occurrences of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.75% | 95.86% | -2.93% |
| 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% |