Explore the Family Name Woomer
The meaning of Woomer
English: probably a variant of Womer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Woomer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Woomer has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade. In 2000, the name ranked 21,916 in popularity with 1,104 individuals carrying the surname, which represents a proportion of 0.41 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the count had dropped slightly to 1,098, and the rank moved to 23,222. This represents a change of -5.96 in rank and -0.54 in count, with the proportion per 100k people reducing by -9.76.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,916 | #23,222 | -5.96% |
| Count | 1,104 | 1,098 | -0.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.37 | -9.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woomer
Regarding ethnic identity, Woomer is predominantly associated with White ethnicity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.65% of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this figure decreased slightly to 95.26% by 2010. A smaller proportion identified as Hispanic, at 1.90% in 2000 and increasing to 2.82% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races fell slightly from 1.09% to 1.00%. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the 2010 census saw a small emergence of individuals identifying as Black at 0.55%, where there were none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.65% | 95.26% | -1.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 2.82% | 48.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1% | -8.26% |
| Black | 0% | 0.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |