Explore the Family Name Lemmons
The meaning of Lemmons
English: variant of Lemon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lemmons in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lemmons increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 9080 but rose to 8749 by 2010, marking a 3.65% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also grew during this period, from 3308 to 3749 individuals, representing growth of 13.33%. The proportion of people named Lemmons per 100,000 also saw an uptick from 1.23 to 1.27, a change of 3.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,080 | #8,749 | 3.65% |
| Count | 3,308 | 3,749 | 13.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.23 | 1.27 | 3.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lemmons
The Census data also revealed shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Lemmons surname. Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, and Hispanics with this surname all saw increases of 6.25%, 58.87%, and 32.45% respectively between 2000 and 2010. However, the percentage of whites with the Lemmons surname slightly decreased from 85.55% in 2000 to 84.98% in 2010. The number of Black individuals and American Indian and Alaskan Natives with this surname experienced a decline during this time frame, falling by 4.39% and 30.14% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.55% | 84.98% | -0.67% |
| Black | 10.49% | 10.03% | -4.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 2% | 32.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 1.97% | 58.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.48% | 0.51% | 6.25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.73% | 0.51% | -30.14% |