Explore the Family Name Whitmeyer
The meaning of Whitmeyer
Americanized form of German Wittmeyer, a surname which is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). Some characteristic forenames: French Elmire, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Whitmeyer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Whitmeyer has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Whitmeyer was ranked 73,412th in popularity and rose to 67,126th in 2010, marking an 8.56% change. The count of Whitmeyers also increased during this period, with 246 individuals carrying the surname in 2000 and 294 in 2010, a growth of 19.51%. Not only that, but the proportion of Whitmeyers per 100k people also grew by 11.11%, from 0.09 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #67,126 | 8.56% |
| Count | 246 | 294 | 19.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whitmeyer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Whitmeyer identify as White, accounting for 93.90% of the total in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 92.52% in 2010. The percentage of Whitmeyers identifying as Black saw a slight increase over this decade, from 3.25% in 2000 to 3.74% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no record of Whitmeyers identifying as either Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. However, there was a small emergence of Whitmeyers identifying as Hispanic in 2010, at 2.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.9% | 92.52% | -1.47% |
| Black | 3.25% | 3.74% | 15.08% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |