Explore the Family Name Lempke
The meaning of Lempke
North German: variant of Lemke.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lempke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lempke has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 45,735th among all surnames, but by 2010, it dropped to 46,404th place, with a -1.46% change. However, despite its drop in rank, the number of individuals bearing the Lempke surname grew from 440 in 2000 to 459 in 2010, a 4.32% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.16 over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,735 | #46,404 | -1.46% |
| Count | 440 | 459 | 4.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lempke
When considering the ethnic identity of those with the surname Lempke, again relying on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been minor shifts within the ten-year span. In 2000, virtually all (98.64%) identified as White, but this percentage declined slightly to 95.64% by 2010. While there were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, the data shows a small emergence of diversity. By 2010, 2.40% identified as Hispanic, and 1.09% reported having two or more ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.64% | 95.64% | -3.04% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.4% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |