Explore the Family Name Lemelle
The meaning of Lemelle
French: variant of Lemesle, itself an altered (assimilated) form of Lemerle, a nickname from le merle ‘the blackbird’ (see Merle). Some characteristic forenames: French Antoine.
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How common is the last name Lemelle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lemelle has witnessed some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lemelle was ranked at 26,163 which denotes its relative frequency among all surnames. However, by 2010, it had risen to a rank of 25,187, reflecting a growth of about 3.73%. This increase is also mirrored in the count of individuals bearing the name; in 2000 there were 879 individuals named Lemelle and this number grew by 11.95% to 984 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,163 | #25,187 | 3.73% |
| Count | 879 | 984 | 11.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lemelle
In terms of ethnicity, as presented in the Decennial U.S. Census, the Lemelle surname shows diverse identities. The most significant change between 2000 and 2010 was observed in the Hispanic community where the prevalence of the surname increased by 152%, jumping from 2.5% to 6.3%. There was a notable increase in the White population as well, with the percentage rising from 9.22% to 15.96%. However, the Black community saw a slight decrease from 78.95% to 72.66%. The representation of the surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities was recorded as zero in 2010, down from 0.80% and 0.91% respectively in 2000. Additionally, the occurrence of the surname among those identifying with two or more races fell by 43.96%, reducing from 7.62% in 2000 to 4.27% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 78.95% | 72.66% | -7.97% |
| White | 9.22% | 15.96% | 73.1% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 6.3% | 152% |
| Two or More Races | 7.62% | 4.27% | -43.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.91% | 0% | 0% |