Explore the Family Name Westmorland
The meaning of Westmorland
English (northern): variant of Westmoreland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Westmorland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Westmorland ranks 64,891 in popularity as of 2010, slipping from a rank of 60,887 in the year 2000. This represents a negative change of approximately 6.58%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname decreased slightly over the decade, from 309 to 306, signifying a dip of around 0.97%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k population also saw a decline of about 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #64,891 | -6.58% |
| Count | 309 | 306 | -0.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Westmorland
Looking at ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Westmorland identify as White, with a slight decrease from 72.17% in 2000 to 71.57% in 2010. This is based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The next largest group identifies as Black, and their numbers have remained relatively stable, with a very minor decrease from 22.98% to 22.88%. A small percentage of individuals report belonging to two or more races, with a decrease from 2.91% in 2000 to 2.61% in 2010. No individuals with this surname reported identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.17% | 71.57% | -0.83% |
| Black | 22.98% | 22.88% | -0.44% |
| Two or More Races | 2.91% | 2.61% | -10.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |