Explore the Family Name Wilmer
The meaning of Wilmer
German and English: from the ancient Germanic personal name Wilmar (Middle English Wilmer, Old English Wilmǣr), composed of the elements wil(l) ‘will’ + mar ‘famous’. In England, there may have been some confusion with Wilmore. History: Simon Wilmer settled in Kent County, MD, before 1680. William Holland Wilmer, born in Kent County in 1782, and his son Richard Hooker Wilmer (born 1816) were both Episcopal clergymen.
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How common is the last name Wilmer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Wilmer" has decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010, dropping from rank 13,071 to 13,622, a decrease of 4.22%. However, the total count of people carrying the Wilmer name increased slightly from 2,148 in 2000 to 2,224 in 2010, an increase of 3.54%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 6.25% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,071 | #13,622 | -4.22% |
| Count | 2,148 | 2,224 | 3.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.8 | 0.75 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wilmer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Wilmer" has seen some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races has increased by 34.04% and 16.10% respectively. Those identifying as White decreased slightly from 63.83% in 2000 to 62.54% in 2010. The surname saw a notable increase in the Hispanic community, growing by 60.09%, while the percentage of Black individuals with this surname slightly decreased by 1.78%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also decreased by 6.49%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.83% | 62.54% | -2.02% |
| Black | 29.8% | 29.27% | -1.78% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 3.73% | 60.09% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 2.38% | 16.1% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.54% | 1.44% | -6.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.63% | 34.04% |