Explore the Family Name Lemmings
The meaning of Lemmings
North German: patronymic from Lemming.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lemmings in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Lemmings" saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname climbed from 75,219 in 2000 to 71,886 in 2010, representing an increase of 4.43%. During the same period, the count of individuals with this surname also surged by 13.39%, moving from 239 to 271. Despite these increases, the proportion of the population bearing the "Lemmings" name per 100k remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #71,886 | 4.43% |
| Count | 239 | 271 | 13.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lemmings
In terms of ethnic identity, the Lemmings surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic group, according to the Decennial U.S. Census information. In both 2000 and 2010, more than 92% of people with the Lemmings surname identified as White. Notably, there was a slight decrease of -0.69% in this category over the decade. Meanwhile, the Hispanic and American Indian/Alaskan Native identities represented 2.51% and 3.35% respectively in 2000, but both declined by 2010, with Hispanics at 1.85% (-26.29%) and American Indian/Alaskan Native at 2.21% (-34.03%). The remaining Lemmings included people identifying with two or more races, which emerged in 2010 with a representation of 3.32%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.89% | 92.25% | -0.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.32% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.35% | 2.21% | -34.03% |
| Hispanic | 2.51% | 1.85% | -26.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |