Explore the Family Name Lemere
The meaning of Lemere
Altered form of French Lemire ‘the physician’ and possibly also of some other similar (like-sounding) French surname.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lemere in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lemere has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lemere ranked 27,877 in popularity with a count of 811 instances per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, its rank fell to 30,303 and the count also reduced to 772, marking a change of -8.7 in rank and -4.81 in count. Thus, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people saw a drop of 13.33% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,877 | #30,303 | -8.7% |
| Count | 811 | 772 | -4.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.26 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lemere
In terms of ethnic identity, the Lemere surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 94.94% of Lemerians identified themselves as White, but this figure decreased slightly to 92.88% by 2010. The number of individuals identifying as being of two or more races increased from 1.60% to 2.98%, marking an increase of 86.25%. Those who identify as Hispanic increased from 1.36% to 1.55%, reflecting a growth of 13.97%. Similarly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw an increase from 1.60% to 1.94%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.94% | 92.88% | -2.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 2.98% | 86.25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.6% | 1.94% | 21.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 1.55% | 13.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |