Find out how popular the last name Westmore is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Westmore.

Westmore, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Westmore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Westmore in America

Westmore is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Westmore surname appeared 180 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Westmore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Westmore to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Westmore

The surname Westmore has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from a place name referring to a western area or settlement. The name may have originated from the Old English words "west" meaning west and "mor" meaning moor or marsh, indicating a western moorland or marshy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Westmore can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appeared in various spellings, including Westmere and Westmor, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling during that time.

In the 13th century, records show a William de Westmore from Hertfordshire, suggesting the presence of the name in that county. The prefix "de" indicates a surname derived from a place name, further supporting the locational origin of Westmore.

During the 16th century, the name Westmore gained prominence with notable individuals such as Sir Thomas Westmore (1503-1565), a Member of Parliament and landowner in Wiltshire. Another prominent figure was John Westmore (1570-1628), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Ickham in Kent.

In the 17th century, a family by the name of Westmore resided in the parish of Fittleton, Wiltshire. Records from this period also mention a Thomas Westmore (1635-1701), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Hertfordshire.

Moving into the 18th century, the name Westmore continued to be associated with notable individuals, such as Samuel Westmore (1720-1789), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Taunton. Additionally, there was a John Westmore (1745-1821), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Yorkshire.

Throughout the 19th century, the Westmore surname appeared in various parts of England, with individuals like William Westmore (1815-1892), a prominent industrialist and factory owner from Lancashire, and Mary Westmore (1830-1910), a renowned author and poet from Gloucestershire.

These examples illustrate the long-standing presence of the Westmore surname in England, with its origins rooted in the medieval period and its association with notable figures across various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Westmore

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Westmore.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Westmore was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Westmore has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Westmore was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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