Explore the Family Name Writer
The meaning of Writer
English: occupational name for a copier of manuscripts, Old English wrītere.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Writer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Writer" has seen a slight decrease in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, "Writer" was ranked 54,385th in terms of the most common surnames, with 355 individuals bearing it. By 2010, the ranking had dropped to 59,901st, and the number of people with this surname had also slightly reduced to 337. This change represents a rank decrease of 10.14% and a count reduction of 5.07%. The proportion of the "Writer" surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 15.38%, from 0.13 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,385 | #59,901 | -10.14% |
| Count | 355 | 337 | -5.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Writer
When we examine the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Writer", the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that there were noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010. A majority of those carrying the "Writer" surname identify as White, with a slight decrease from 90.99% in 2000 to 87.54% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races both saw increases of 16.93% and 15.60% respectively. Notably, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic more than doubled from 2.25% in 2000 to 4.75% in 2010. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.99% | 87.54% | -3.79% |
| Hispanic | 2.25% | 4.75% | 111.11% |
| Two or More Races | 2.82% | 3.26% | 15.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.54% | 2.97% | 16.93% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |