Explore the Family Name Wernimont
The meaning of Wernimont
Walloon: possibly a variant of Warrimont, a habitational name from a place called Warrimont in Liège province in Belgium (Wallonia). The surname Wernimont is also found in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, where it is very rare, in the Belgian province of Luxembourg, and in France (mainly Ardennes), where it may possibly be of different origin.
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How common is the last name Wernimont in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wernimont has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 45,829 in popularity and by 2010, it had climbed to 44,730, representing a 2.4% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 439 in 2000 to 480 in 2010, which marks a 9.34% increase. However, the proportion per 100k people remained the same at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,829 | #44,730 | 2.4% |
| Count | 439 | 480 | 9.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wernimont
As for ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the Wernimont surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnicity. In 2000, 99.54% of those with the Wernimont surname identified as White, although this figure decreased slightly to 98.33% by 2010, marking a 1.22% change. There were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. This lack of diversity may be subject to change in future census reports.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.54% | 98.33% | -1.22% |
| 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% |