Explore the Family Name Wittenmyer
The meaning of Wittenmyer
Americanized form of German Wittenmeier (see Wittmeyer).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wittenmyer in the United States?
The surname Wittenmyer, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 42,217th but fell to 45,740th by 2010, marking an 8.34% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname also declined from 484 to 467 during this period, indicating a 3.51% drop. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people similarly fell by 11.11%, moving from 0.18 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,217 | #45,740 | -8.34% |
| Count | 484 | 467 | -3.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wittenmyer
Regarding ethnicity, the Wittenmyer surname is predominantly associated with the White demographic, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.93% of those with the surname identified as White, which slightly reduced to 97.43% by 2010. There were no reported changes among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or Black. However, there was a notable emergence of American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity within this surname group, rising to 1.07% in 2010, where there had been none reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.93% | 97.43% | -0.51% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |