Explore the Family Name Limes
The meaning of Limes
Spanish (Limés): habitational name from Limés in Oviedo province, northern Spain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Limes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Limes" has seen a significant decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 49,965th most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 64,200th place, a change of -28.49%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also diminished during this decade, falling from 394 in 2000 to 310 in 2010, which marks a -21.32% change. The proportion of people with the "Limes" surname per 100,000 also decreased by -26.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,965 | #64,200 | -28.49% |
| Count | 394 | 310 | -21.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.11 | -26.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Limes
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Limes" showed various shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group identifying as "White" decreased from 79.70% to 71.94%, while those identifying as "Black" increased from 13.45% to 18.06%. The percentage of individuals identifying as "Hispanic" also saw an increase from 3.05% to 5.48%. Interestingly, the category of "Two or more races" appeared in 2010 at 2.26%, which was not present in the 2000 data. However, no individuals identified as "Asian/Pacific Islander" or "American Indian and Alaskan Native" in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.7% | 71.94% | -9.74% |
| Black | 13.45% | 18.06% | 34.28% |
| Hispanic | 3.05% | 5.48% | 79.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.78% | 0% | 0% |