Explore the Family Name Lemm
The meaning of Lemm
1. North German and Dutch: from a short form of Lambert. 2. English: from Lemme, a pet form of an Old English personal name, either Lēodmǣr or Lēofmǣr (see Lemmer). 3. English: habitational name referring to places including Leam in Derbyshire, Lyham and Leam in Northumberland, or a lost place called Leem near Beeston in Norfolk. In Sussex it may have been for someone who lived by a drain or artificial watercourse (Middle English leme), or a habitational name from a lost place called Leme.
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How common is the last name Lemm in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Lemm' has seen a slight decline in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked as the 25,754th most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 26,549th position, marking a 3.09% decrease. However, the actual count of people carrying this surname increased from 898 in 2000 to 918 in 2010, a 2.23% rise. The proportion per 100,000 people, though, saw a small decrease from 0.33 to 0.31, indicating a -6.06% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,754 | #26,549 | -3.09% |
| Count | 898 | 918 | 2.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.31 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lemm
In terms of ethnic identity, the Lemm surname is predominantly tied to white ethnicity, accounting for 90.41% in 2010, down from 95.10% in 2000 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. A significant increase was recorded within the Hispanic group who carried the Lemm name, rising from 1.56% in 2000 to 4.9% in 2010, a substantial growth of 214.1%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group also saw an increase from 0.78% to 0.98%, while the percentage of those identifying with two or more races rose from 2.12% to 2.72%. There were no changes reported for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups using the Lemm surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.1% | 90.41% | -4.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 4.9% | 214.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2.12% | 2.72% | 28.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 0.98% | 25.64% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |