Explore the Family Name Westheimer
The meaning of Westheimer
German: habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called Westheim, for example in Baden-Württemberg, the Rhineland Palatinate, and Bavaria. Some characteristic forenames: German Manfred.
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How common is the last name Westheimer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Westheimer saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving down from rank 98298 to 98982, marking a change of -0.7. However, the count of individuals with this last name increased by 7.02 during this time period, growing from 171 in 2000 to 183 in 2010. The proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,298 | #98,982 | -0.7% |
| Count | 171 | 183 | 7.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Westheimer
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Westheimer identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a small decrease in this group, dropping from 95.32 in 2000 to 92.35 in 2010, a change of -3.12. Notably, the Hispanic community began to emerge within the Westheimer surname holder population in 2010, registering at 3.83. Groups identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native held no representation under this surname during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.32% | 92.35% | -3.12% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |