Explore the Family Name Westmeyer
The meaning of Westmeyer
German: variant of Westermeyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Westmeyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Westmeyer has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 66,676th in 2000, it slid to 70,208th by 2010—a 5.3% drop. Despite this, the number of individuals with the Westmeyer surname marginally increased from 277 to 279 during the same period. However, when measured per 100,000 people, the proportion of Westmeyers declined by 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #70,208 | -5.3% |
| Count | 277 | 279 | 0.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Westmeyer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Westmeyer surname identify as White—96.03% in 2000 and 94.98% in 2010, marking a minor decline of 1.09%. A small percentage of Westmeyers identified as Hispanic (1.81% in 2000 and 1.79% in 2010). No significant changes were observed among other ethnicities, such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, likely due to suppressed data or lack of representation.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.03% | 94.98% | -1.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 1.79% | -1.1% |
| 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% |