Explore the Family Name Westermeyer
The meaning of Westermeyer
German: topographic name for a tenant farmer who lived on a farm or estate situated to the west of a settlement, from Middle High German wester ‘westerly’ + meier ‘tenant farmer’ (see Meyer).
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How common is the last name Westermeyer in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Westermeyer has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Westermeyer was ranked 44,654th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 46,138th position, indicating a decrease of 3.32%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Westermeyer surname increased slightly from 453 in 2000 to 462 in 2010, a growth rate of 1.99%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there is a minor decline from 0.17 to 0.16, a decrease of 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,654 | #46,138 | -3.32% |
| Count | 453 | 462 | 1.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Westermeyer
The ethnicity of those with the Westermeyer surname also experienced changes over the same period, as reflected by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 97.35% in 2000 to 94.81% in 2010. There was also an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.32% in 2000 to 1.95% in 2010 – a significant relative change of 47.73%. Additionally, while no individuals reported being of two or more races in 2000, by 2010, 2.38% of individuals with the Westermeyer surname identified with multiple ethnicities. It should be noted that for some categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, data was either suppressed or remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 94.81% | -2.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.38% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 1.95% | 47.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |