Explore the Family Name Lembke
The meaning of Lembke
North German: variant of Lemke.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lembke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lembke has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 20,887th in popularity but dropped to 21,609th by 2010, a change of -3.46%. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Lembke surname increased from 1,175 to 1,207 during this time period, indicating a growth of 2.72%. However, when taking into consideration the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decline from 0.44 to 0.41, a decrease of -6.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,887 | #21,609 | -3.46% |
| Count | 1,175 | 1,207 | 2.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.41 | -6.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lembke
In terms of ethnicity, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Lembke surname identified as White, accounting for 97.62% in 2000 and 96.44% in 2010. There was a noticeable increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, growing from 0.51% in 2000 to 1.16% in 2010, an impressive change of 127.45%. The Hispanic population also saw an increase, going from 1.02% in 2000 to 1.66% in 2010, a growth of 62.75%. Furthermore, in 2010, 0.41% of individuals with the Lembke surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which was not recorded in 2000. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.62% | 96.44% | -1.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.02% | 1.66% | 62.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0.51% | 1.16% | 127.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |