Explore the Family Name Wilmes
The meaning of Wilmes
North German and Dutch: variant of Wilms.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wilmes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wilmes in the United States has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname rose from 14862 to 14191, reflecting a growth rate of 4.51%. In terms of those bearing the name, there was an impressive 15.75% jump, growing from 1828 individuals in 2000 to 2116 in 2010. Consequently, the representation of the surname Wilmes per 100k population also increased by 5.88%, moving from 0.68 in 2000 to 0.72 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,862 | #14,191 | 4.51% |
| Count | 1,828 | 2,116 | 15.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.72 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wilmes
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wilmes over this same period. While the majority of Wilmes continued to identify as White (96.41% in 2010, down slightly from 97.16% in 2000), other ethnic identities made admirable strides. Those identifying as of two or more races almost doubled, increasing by 46.48%, while those identifying as Hispanic grew by 34.69%. The percentage of those identifying as Black decreased by 30.49%, however. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.16% | 96.41% | -0.77% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 1.32% | 34.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 1.04% | 46.48% |
| Black | 0.82% | 0.57% | -30.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |