Explore the Family Name Lemen
The meaning of Lemen
Dutch: variant of Leeman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lemen in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, it is evident that the popularity of the surname Lemen has increased over time. In 2000, the surname ranked 21,578, but by 2010, it had climbed to 20,792, a 3.64% increase. The actual count of people with the Lemen surname also grew from 1,127 in 2000 to 1,270 in 2010, marking a 12.69% rise. This means there was an uptick in the proportion of people per 100,000 with this surname, going from 0.42 to 0.43, indicating a 2.38% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,578 | #20,792 | 3.64% |
| Count | 1,127 | 1,270 | 12.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.43 | 2.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lemen
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Lemen surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the largest percentage of people with the Lemen surname identified as White (91.26% in 2010, down 4.24% from 2000), there were increases in other ethnicities. The Hispanic population saw significant growth at 130.19%, moving from 1.06% in 2000 to 2.44% in 2010. Similarly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native representation increased by 68.37%, although the overall percentage remained low at 1.65%. There was also a slight emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnic identities, each making up less than 2% of the total. Conversely, those identifying with two or more races saw a decrease of 15.98%, dropping from 1.69% to 1.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.3% | 91.26% | -4.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 2.44% | 130.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.98% | 1.65% | 68.37% |
| Black | 0% | 1.5% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 1.42% | -15.98% |