Explore the Family Name Lemburg
The meaning of Lemburg
North German: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Lemburg in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lemburg saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. While it ranked as the 48,109th most popular surname in 2000, by 2010 it had slipped to the 49,723rd position, representing a change of -3.35%. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Lemburg surname increased slightly from 413 in 2000 to 422 in 2010, a growth of 2.18%. However, this increase didn't keep pace with overall population growth, leading to a slight decrease in the proportion of people named Lemburg per 100k, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,109 | #49,723 | -3.35% |
| Count | 413 | 422 | 2.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lemburg
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some slight shifts among those with the Lemburg surname between 2000 and 2010. The vast majority identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 96.13% in 2000 to 95.02% in 2010. There was also a small decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, dropping from 2.91% in 2000 to 2.61% in 2010. Notably, in 2010, for the first time, a small percentage (1.9%) identified as belonging to two or more races. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.13% | 95.02% | -1.15% |
| Hispanic | 2.91% | 2.61% | -10.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |