Explore the Family Name Westrum
The meaning of Westrum
1. Norwegian: habitational name from any of the four farmsteads in eastern Norway named Vestrum or Vestrom, from Old Norse vestr ‘west’ + heimr ‘homestead’. 2. German: habitational name from a place so named near Lingen. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik.
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How common is the last name Westrum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Westrum has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 36,917 but fell to 37,955 by 2010, marking a change of -2.81%. However, the count of individuals with this last name slightly increased from 570 in 2000 to 585 in 2010, an increase of 2.63%. The proportion per 100k also decreased from 0.21% to 0.20%, a change of -4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,917 | #37,955 | -2.81% |
| Count | 570 | 585 | 2.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Westrum
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people owning the surname Westrum identify as White, accounting for 96.32% in 2000 and 94.70% in 2010. This indicates a rather marginal decrease of -1.68%. The surname saw a noticeable increase in its Hispanic representation, which jumped from 1.40% in 2000 to 2.39% in 2010, a significant growth of 70.71%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races showed a small decline from 1.75% to 1.71%. Meanwhile, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.32% | 94.7% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 2.39% | 70.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 1.71% | -2.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |