Explore the Family Name Whitmyer
The meaning of Whitmyer
Americanized form of German Wittmeyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whitmyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Whitmyer saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 46,083 to 48,436 over the decade, marking a change of -5.11%. However, the actual count of people with this surname remained stagnant at 436 individuals. This resulted in a marginally decreased proportion per 100,000 people, moving from 0.16 to 0.15, suggesting that while the Whitmyer name is not common, its prevalence has held steady.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,083 | #48,436 | -5.11% |
| Count | 436 | 436 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whitmyer
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some minor shifts within the Whitmyer population during the same period. In 2000, 89.45% of those with the Whitmyer surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 89.22% in 2010. The Black community saw a more significant decrease, moving from 8.94% to 8.03%. Interestingly, individuals identifying as two or more races emerged in the 2010 census, making up 1.61% of the Whitmyer population. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of Whitmyers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.45% | 89.22% | -0.26% |
| Black | 8.94% | 8.03% | -10.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |