Explore the Family Name Lemaitre
The meaning of Lemaitre
French (Lemaître): occupational name for the head of a craft or trade guild, from Old French le maistre ‘the master’, a variant of Maître (see Maitre), with fused masculine definite article le. Compare Delamater, Delameter, and Lemaster. History: This surname is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors (in the forms Le Maître and Le Maistre, along with its altered form Delameter) and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of America (in the form Le Maitre). See also Delamater. Some characteristic forenames: French Lucien, Jean-Marie, Laurent, Olivier, Pierre, Yves.
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How common is the last name Lemaitre in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lemaitre has seen a slight increase in its popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 52,289th in terms of commonality and rose to 50,771st by 2010, a 2.9% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 373 in 2000 to 411 in 2010, indicating an overall growth of 10.19%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #50,771 | 2.9% |
| Count | 373 | 411 | 10.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lemaitre
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts within the Lemaitre surname bearers. Notably, individuals identifying as Hispanic have increased their share by 37.53%, while those identifying as Black saw a rise of 9.97%. However, those who identified as White decreased slightly by 3.54%, and those identifying with two or more ethnicities declined significantly by 67.47%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.39% | 69.83% | -3.54% |
| Black | 13.94% | 15.33% | 9.97% |
| Hispanic | 9.38% | 12.9% | 37.53% |
| Two or More Races | 3.75% | 1.22% | -67.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |