Explore the Family Name Wilmore
How common is the last name Wilmore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wilmore has slightly decreased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Wilmore was the 12,539th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 12,842nd place, a decline of 2.42%. However, the total count of people with the Wilmore surname rose by 5.73%, from 2,267 in 2000 to 2,397 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this last name per 100,000 people also declined slightly during this period, from 0.84 to 0.81.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,539 | #12,842 | -2.42% |
| Count | 2,267 | 2,397 | 5.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.84 | 0.81 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wilmore
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wilmore also experienced changes from 2000 to 2010. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the largest ethnicity group under this surname is Black, which saw a slight decrease of 1.3% over the ten years, from 53.77% to 53.07%. The White ethnicity group saw a negligible increase of 0.68%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a decrease of 22.45%. The Hispanic group dropped by 12.35%, while the group identifying as two or more races increased by 20.72%. Interesting growth was seen in the American Indian and Alaskan Native group, with an increase of 38.6%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 53.77% | 53.07% | -1.3% |
| White | 39.7% | 39.97% | 0.68% |
| Two or More Races | 3.04% | 3.67% | 20.72% |
| Hispanic | 2.43% | 2.13% | -12.35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.57% | 0.79% | 38.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0.38% | -22.45% |