Explore the Family Name Lemcke
The meaning of Lemcke
North German: variant of Lemke. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Eberhard, Ewald, Gerhard, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Lemcke in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lemcke has seen a slight increase in its popularity within the United States. In 2000, it was ranked 34,711 and rose slightly to 34,073 by 2010, reflecting a 1.84 percent change. The census data also shows that the count of individuals with this surname increased from 616 in 2000 to 667 in 2010, an 8.28 percent growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.23 both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,711 | #34,073 | 1.84% |
| Count | 616 | 667 | 8.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lemcke
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Lemcke identify as White, with a small decrease from 96.43 percent in 2000 to 95.95 percent in 2010. Interestingly, there was growth in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 1.46 percent in 2000 to 1.95 percent in 2010, equating to a 33.56 percent change. There was also an increase in individuals who identified with two or more races, rising from 0.81 percent in 2000 to 1.20 percent in 2010. However, it's worth noting that the percentage of those identifying as Black decreased from 0.81 percent in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no Lemcke individuals recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.43% | 95.95% | -0.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 1.95% | 33.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 1.2% | 48.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.81% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |