Explore the Family Name Lemahieu
The meaning of Lemahieu
French: from the Old French personal name Mahieu, a variant of Mathieu (see Matthew), with fused masculine definite article le.
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How common is the last name Lemahieu in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lemahieu in the United States experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 86,341 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 99,378—a decrease of 15.1%. During the same period, the total count of individuals with the Lemahieu surname also decreased from 201 to 182, representing a reduction of 9.45%. Consequently, the proportion of Lemahieus per 100,000 people fell by 14.29%, from 0.07 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,341 | #99,378 | -15.1% |
| Count | 201 | 182 | -9.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lemahieu
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals bearing the surname Lemahieu, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that this name is primarily associated with the White ethnic group. In both 2000 and 2010, over 97% of those with the Lemahieu surname identified as White—97.51% and 97.8%, respectively. The data showed no representation of the Lemahieu surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying as two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.51% | 97.8% | 0.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |