Explore the Family Name Westmore
The meaning of Westmore
English (Isle of Wight): topographic name for someone who lived ‘by the western moor’ (Middle English mor ‘heath, swamp, fen’).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Westmore in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Westmore has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 86,341 in popularity with 201 recorded instances. By 2010, however, the ranking had dropped to 100,302 and the count decreased to 180, marking a change of -16.17 in rank and -10.45 in count. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also saw a decrease from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010, a change of -14.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,341 | #100,302 | -16.17% |
| Count | 201 | 180 | -10.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Westmore
With regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Westmore surname identify as White, with 71.64% in 2000 and 70.56% in 2010. The next largest group identifies as Black, which has increased slightly from 23.38% in 2000 to 24.44% in 2010. There has been a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.49% in 2000 to 2.78% in 2010. The census reported no individuals with the Westmore surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years. It should be noted that no individuals were reported as having two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.64% | 70.56% | -1.51% |
| Black | 23.38% | 24.44% | 4.53% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 2.78% | 11.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |