Explore the Family Name Whitmoyer
The meaning of Whitmoyer
Americanized form of German Wittmeyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whitmoyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Whitmoyer held a rank of 40,203 in terms of popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 40,494 in 2010, representing a change of -0.72%. Despite this slight drop in ranking, the number of individuals carrying the Whitmoyer surname actually increased from 513 in 2000 to 540 in 2010, marking an increase of 5.26%. As for the proportion per 100,000 people, it decreased by 5.26% from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,203 | #40,494 | -0.72% |
| Count | 513 | 540 | 5.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whitmoyer
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that in both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the Whitmoyer surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, a small change was observed in 2010 when 0.93% of Whitmoyers identified with two or more races and another 1.3% identified as Hispanic. The percentage of Whitmoyers who identified as White decreased slightly from 99.03% in 2000 to 97.04% in 2010, reflecting a minor diversification in the ethnic identity linked to the Whitmoyer surname over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.03% | 97.04% | -2.01% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |