Explore the Family Name Lembo
The meaning of Lembo
Italian (southern): from a hypercorrected form of Lemmo, a pet form of Guglièlmo, an equivalent of William. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Carmelo, Domenic, Pietro, Alfio, Amelio, Antonio, Biagio, Dante, Giovani, Giovanni.
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How common is the last name Lembo in the United States?
According to the popularity table based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lembo ranked 16,891 in 2000 and dropped to 18,724 in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 10.85%. The count of people bearing the Lembo surname also decreased from 1,555 in 2000 to 1,467 by 2010, a decline of around 5.66%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a negative change of 13.79%, falling from 0.58 in 2000 to 0.5 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,891 | #18,724 | -10.85% |
| Count | 1,555 | 1,467 | -5.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.5 | -13.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lembo
The ethnicity table drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lembo between 2000 and 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, down from 0.84% in 2000. The percentage of individuals with two or more races slightly increased from 0.58% in 2000 to 0.61% in 2010. The largest group, white, decreased mildly from 96.78% in 2000 to 95.36% in 2010. However, the portion of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase of 72.41%, up from 1.74% in 2000 to 3% in 2010. In 2010, there were individuals who identified as Black, while none did so in 2000. There were no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.78% | 95.36% | -1.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 3% | 72.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0.58% | 0.61% | 5.17% |
| Black | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.84% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |