Explore the Family Name Lembcke
The meaning of Lembcke
North German: variant of Lemke.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lembcke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, it's evident that the popularity of the surname Lembcke has increased between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname rose from 47,735 in 2000 to 43,811 in 2010, indicating an upward shift of approximately 8.22%. In terms of frequency, the count of people bearing the name Lembcke also grew by almost 18%, from 417 individuals in 2000 to 492 in 2010. This expansion is further underscored by the increase in the proportion per 100,000 people, which rose from 0.15 to 0.17 during the same period, marking a growth of around 13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #43,811 | 8.22% |
| Count | 417 | 492 | 17.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.17 | 13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lembcke
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lembcke, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals an overwhelming prevalence of White ethnicity within this group. In 2000, about 97.12% of the Lembcke population identified as White, although this percentage slightly declined to 94.31% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation among the Lembcke population experienced a minor reduction, going from 2.64% to 2.44%. Notably, there was a new appearance of the American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in 2010 that wasn't present in the 2000 census. However, both the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black communities remained unrepresented among the Lembcke population across these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 94.31% | -2.89% |
| Hispanic | 2.64% | 2.44% | -7.58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |