Explore the Family Name Westmark
The meaning of Westmark
German: topographic name for someone who lived in the western part of a municipality, from Middle High German west(en) ‘west’ + marc ‘boundary, boundary mark’. This surname is also found in Scandinavia.
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How common is the last name Westmark in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Westmark has seen a decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked at 65,668 and dropped to 78,316 by 2010, representing a decline of 19.26 percent. Similarly, the count of individuals carrying this surname also fell from 282 in 2000 to 244 in 2010, a 13.48 percent drop. Interestingly, the proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 20 percent, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #78,316 | -19.26% |
| Count | 282 | 244 | -13.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Westmark
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Westmark surname is primarily associated with individuals of White ethnic identity. In 2000, they represented 95.39 percent of all Westmarks, decreasing slightly to 92.21 percent by 2010. However, there has been an increase in the Hispanic representation among those with the Westmark surname, rising from 3.19 percent in 2000 to 5.33 percent in 2010. This represents a significant growth of 67.08 percent over the decade. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native reported no change during this period, maintaining their counts at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.39% | 92.21% | -3.33% |
| Hispanic | 3.19% | 5.33% | 67.08% |
| 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% |