Explore the Family Name Liem
The meaning of Liem
1. German: habitational name from Lieme in Eastphalia, named with lim ‘mire’. 2. Vietnamese (Liêm): from the Chinese surname 廉, see Lian 4. 3. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 林, see Lin 1. It is found in Southeast Asian countries, such as Indonesia. Some characteristic forenames: Southeast Asian Chandra, Tik, Fu, Heng, Hui, Kam, Song, Tang.
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How common is the last name Liem in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Liem" has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 34,150 in popularity among all surnames, but by 2010 it climbed to the 32,169th spot, indicating a 5.8% increase. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased during this period, with a total of 628 people in 2000 and 717 in 2010 — a growth of approximately 14.17%. Accordingly, its proportion per 100,000 people slightly increased by 4.35%, moving from 0.23 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,150 | #32,169 | 5.8% |
| Count | 628 | 717 | 14.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.24 | 4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liem
Ethnicity-wise, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that a majority of the people with the surname "Liem" identify as Asian or Pacific Islander. This group represented 69.59% of all Liems in 2000 and grew slightly to 69.74% in 2010. The percentage of people with this surname identifying as belonging to two or more races also saw an impressive increase of 27.43%, climbing from 5.25% in 2000 to 6.69% in 2010. Conversely, the proportion of white individuals with this surname decreased by 12.43%, dropping from 23.57% to 20.64%. While the Hispanic representation was reported at 0.96% in 2000, it was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. Additionally, there were no reports of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, however, there was a new emergence of Black ethnicity within the Liem surname demographic in 2010, standing at 2.37%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 69.59% | 69.74% | 0.22% |
| White | 23.57% | 20.64% | -12.43% |
| Two or More Races | 5.25% | 6.69% | 27.43% |
| Black | 0% | 2.37% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |