Explore the Family Name Wermager
The meaning of Wermager
Americanized form of Norwegian Vermåker or Wermåker: habitational name from the farm name Vermåker in Hallingdal, a compound of verm ‘warm’ + åker ‘cultivated field’, denoting a field exposed to drought. This surname (both of the original forms) is very rare in Norway.
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How common is the last name Wermager in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wermager has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Wermager was ranked 73,931 in terms of surname popularity and had a count of 244. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 82,044 with a lower count of 230, indicating a decrease of 5.74%. The proportion per 100,000 also diminished by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #82,044 | -10.97% |
| Count | 244 | 230 | -5.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wermager
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that individuals with the surname Wermager are predominantly white, although there has been a slight decrease in this group. In 2000, about 99.18% identified as white, but this percentage declined by 2.68% to 96.52% in 2010. No significant changes were recorded in other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with most of these categories reporting zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.18% | 96.52% | -2.68% |
| 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% |