Explore the Family Name Limas
The meaning of Limas
Portuguese and Spanish: variant of Lima. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Jesus, Manuel, Juan, Lupe, Raul, Ricardo, Ruben, Fernando, Francisco, Luis, Maria Del Rosario.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Limas in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Limas has seen an increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked at 13,473 and climbed to 12,417 by 2010, indicating a 7.84% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 2,071 in 2000 to 2,504 in 2010, marking a significant jump of 20.91%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a rise from 0.77 to 0.85, reflecting a 10.39% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,473 | #12,417 | 7.84% |
| Count | 2,071 | 2,504 | 20.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.77 | 0.85 | 10.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Limas
Discussing the ethnicity of the surname Limas based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the largest proportion identifies as Hispanic, which increased slightly from 88.56% in 2000 to 90.65% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw a small increase of 7.94%, moving from 1.26% to 1.36%. However, there were decreases among those identifying as White (8.69% to 7.15%), Black (0.68% to 0.52%), and two or more races (0.53% to 0.32%). Notably, those who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped to 0.00% in 2010, meaning that portion of the population has completely disappeared within this surname group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.56% | 90.65% | 2.36% |
| White | 8.69% | 7.15% | -17.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.26% | 1.36% | 7.94% |
| Black | 0.68% | 0.52% | -23.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0.53% | 0.32% | -39.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.29% | 0% | -100% |