Explore the Family Name Willmer
The meaning of Willmer
German and English (Sussex): variant of Wilmer. Some characteristic forenames: German Manfred.
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How common is the last name Willmer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Willmer in the United States has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 67,317th most popular surname and by 2010, it had dropped to the 70,645th position, representing a decrease of nearly 5%. However, the number of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 274 in 2000 to 277 in 2010, marking an increase of just over 1%. Despite this slight increase in count, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people saw a decrease of 10% over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #70,645 | -4.94% |
| Count | 274 | 277 | 1.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Willmer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Willmer identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased somewhat from 96.35% in 2000 to 94.22% in 2010. The surname did not appear at all among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year. Interestingly, there was a recorded presence of this surname within the Black community in 2010 at 2.53%, which was not the case in 2000. The data does not record any individuals of two or more races bearing the surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.35% | 94.22% | -2.21% |
| Black | 0% | 2.53% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |