Explore the Family Name Widmyer
The meaning of Widmyer
Americanized form of German Widmeyer (see Widmaier).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Widmyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Widmyer, although not among the most popular, has maintained a consistent presence in the United States over the years. In 2000, it ranked 74,398 in popularity with a count of 242 and by 2010, it had slightly increased in count to 246 but dropped in rank to 77,788. Despite the minor increase in count, the proportion per 100k fell from 0.09 to 0.08, indicating a decrease of 11.11% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #77,788 | -4.56% |
| Count | 242 | 246 | 1.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Widmyer
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the Widmyer surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White, with the figure standing at 97.93% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 95.93% in 2010. There were no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these two census periods. However, there was a slight increase in the percentage identifying with two or more races, going from 0% in 2000 to 2.85% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.93% | 95.93% | -2.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |