Explore the Family Name Alme
The meaning of Alme
Norwegian: habitational name from any of the seven farms, most in western Norway, so named, from an inflected form of Old Norse almr ‘elm’.
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How common is the last name Alme in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Alme" saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 73,154 in 2000 to 77,012 in 2010, marking a change of -5.27%. Despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals bearing the "Alme" surname saw a marginal increase from 247 in 2000 to 249 in 2010, indicating a 0.81% growth. However, when adjusted for every 100,000 people, the proportion decreased by 11.11%, falling from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #77,012 | -5.27% |
| Count | 247 | 249 | 0.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alme
The ethnicity associated with the surname "Alme" also shifted slightly over the ten years, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly 96% of individuals with the surname identified as white, but this dropped by 3.73% to 92.37% in 2010. Those identifying as black increased from 2.83% in 2000 to 4.42% in 2010, marking a significant change of 56.18%. No individuals with the "Alme" surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.95% | 92.37% | -3.73% |
| Black | 2.83% | 4.42% | 56.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |