Explore the Family Name Lemar
The meaning of Lemar
Altered form of French Lemaire (compare Lamer and Lamar 2) and possibly also of some other similar (like-sounding) French surname. Compare also Lemarr.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lemar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Lemar surname has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 23,350th in popularity, and by 2010, it had slipped to 23,515th, marking a -0.71 change. Despite this drop in ranking, the total count of people bearing the Lemar surname increased from 1,016 in 2000 to 1,080 in 2010, indicating a growth of 6.3%. However, the proportion per 100,000 individuals fell slightly from 0.38 to 0.37, a -2.63 change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,350 | #23,515 | -0.71% |
| Count | 1,016 | 1,080 | 6.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.37 | -2.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lemar
Regarding ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Lemar surname demonstrates some diversity in ethnic identity. The most significant shift occurred within the Hispanic community, which experienced a 100% increase from 2.36% to 4.72%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races also increased by 6.87%, from 3.64% to 3.89%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black saw a modest rise of 2.54% from 19.69% to 20.19%. White identifiers declined by -5.17%, from 74.02% to 70.19%. New entries for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native appeared in 2010 at 0.46% and 0.56% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.02% | 70.19% | -5.17% |
| Black | 19.69% | 20.19% | 2.54% |
| Hispanic | 2.36% | 4.72% | 100% |
| Two or More Races | 3.64% | 3.89% | 6.87% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.46% | 0% |