Explore the Family Name Womer
The meaning of Womer
English: probably a variant of Woolmer, which is either from the Middle English personal name Wulmar, Wolmer (Old English Wulfmǣr, from wulf ‘wolf’ + mǣr(e) ‘famous’), or perhaps a habitational name from Woolmer Forest (Hampshire), Wolmer Farm in Ogbourne Saint George (Wiltshire), Woolmore Farm in Melksham (Wiltshire), or any other place called with Middle English wolf + mere ‘pool’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Womer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Womer has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Womer ranked 22,427 in terms of surname popularity and rose to 22,158 by 2010, indicating a 1.2% increase in rank. The count of individuals with this surname grew from 1,071 in 2000 to 1,166 in 2010, marking an 8.87% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.4.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,427 | #22,158 | 1.2% |
| Count | 1,071 | 1,166 | 8.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Womer
Looking at the distribution of the Womer surname across different ethnicities, it is predominantly found within the White community, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.64% of those with the Womer surname identified as white, and this figure slightly increased to 96.91% in 2010. The next largest group was those of Hispanic ethnicity, which saw a growth from 1.21% in 2000 to 1.29% in 2010. There was also a notable increase among those identifying with two or more races, from 0.93% in 2000 to 1.03% in 2010. The census reported no individuals with the Womer surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 96.91% | 0.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 1.29% | 6.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 1.03% | 10.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.65% | 0% | 0% |