Explore the Family Name Wemmer
The meaning of Wemmer
1. German: variant of Wimmer. 2. Dutch: from the personal name Wennemar, composed of the ancient Germanic elements wini ‘friend’ + mār ‘famous’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wemmer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wemmer has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,735th in popularity and had decreased to 51,723rd by 2010, a change of -8.35%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also fell from 417 to 402 during this decade, a decrease of -3.6%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by -6.67%, moving from 0.15 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #51,723 | -8.35% |
| Count | 417 | 402 | -3.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wemmer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some changes for the Wemmer surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority identifying as white dropped slightly from 97.12% to 94.28%, a change of -2.92%. At the same time, there was a significant increase in those reporting two or more ethnicities, rising from 1.20% to 2.49%, an increase of 107.50%. Additionally, although there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, this group accounted for 2.24% of those with the Wemmer surname. There were no changes in the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 94.28% | -2.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 2.49% | 107.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |