Explore the Family Name Learmonth
The meaning of Learmonth
Scottish: variant of English and Scottish Learmouth, with intrusive n.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Learmonth in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Learmonth showed a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Learmonth was ranked as the 110,523rd most popular surname, dropping to 120,187th by 2010. This is an 8.74% decrease in rank. The actual count of people with the Learmonth surname also declined slightly, from 148 in 2000 to 144 in 2010. Despite these changes, the overall proportion of individuals with the Learmonth name per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #110,523 | #120,187 | -8.74% |
| Count | 148 | 144 | -2.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Learmonth
The ethnic identity associated with the Learmonth surname also experienced some shifts during this period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of those carrying the Learmonth name identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 91.89% in 2000 to 90.28% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanics with the surname decreased more significantly, from 5.41% to 4.17%. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of the Black ethnicity within the Learmonth name holders, increasing to 3.47% in 2010. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native ethnicities remained at zero, while the category for Two or more races was also unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.89% | 90.28% | -1.75% |
| Hispanic | 5.41% | 4.17% | -22.92% |
| Black | 0% | 3.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |