Explore the Family Name Wormser
The meaning of Wormser
German: habitational name for someone from Worms (see Worms) on the Rhine.
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How common is the last name Wormser in the United States?
Popularity: Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wormser had a rank of 60,887 in 2000 and dropped to 69,579 by 2010, indicating a decline in popularity by 14.28%. In terms of count, there were 309 individuals with the Wormser surname in 2000, decreasing to 282 by 2010, reflecting an 8.74% decrease. The proportion of people named Wormser per 100,000 in the US also dropped from 0.11 to 0.1 between 2000 and 2010, marking a 9.09% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #69,579 | -14.28% |
| Count | 309 | 282 | -8.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wormser
Ethnicity: According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity associated with the Wormser surname has seen some changes. In 2000, 96.76% of people with the Wormser surname identified as White, and this figure slightly dropped to 95.74% in 2010. There was a significant change in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which went from 1.62% in 2000 to zero in 2010, a 100% decrease. Interestingly, the 2010 survey showed that 2.48% of Wormsers identified with two or more races, a category not present in the 2000 data. Neither the Hispanic, Black, nor American Indian and Alaskan Native categories registered any individuals with the Wormser surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.76% | 95.74% | -1.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.62% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |