Explore the Family Name Wittmeyer
The meaning of Wittmeyer
German: 1. distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer) who lived by a wood or copse (Middle High German wite). This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). 2. possibly also a variant of Widmeyer.
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How common is the last name Wittmeyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wittmeyer has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Wittmeyer was ranked 38,079 in terms of popularity and had a count of 547. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 40,554 with a count of 539, marking a decrease of 6.5% in ranking and a decline of 1.46% in the count of people with this surname. The proportion per 100k also dropped by 10.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,079 | #40,554 | -6.5% |
| Count | 547 | 539 | -1.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wittmeyer
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides an insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wittmeyer. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White at 98.35%. By 2010, though still the majority, this percentage had dropped to 96.10%. In contrast, there was significant growth in the category of 'Two or more races', which went from 0.91% in 2000 to 1.48% in 2010, a change of 62.64%. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation also surfaced in 2010 at 2.23%, whereas it was absent in 2000. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged and at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.35% | 96.1% | -2.29% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.23% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.48% | 62.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |