Explore the Family Name Limone
The meaning of Limone
Italian: 1. habitational name from any of the places called Limone, for example Limone Piemonte. 2. from limone ‘lemon’, possibly applied as a metonymic occupational name for a grower of lemons.
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How common is the last name Limone in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Limone has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,385th most popular, while in 2010 it dropped to the 67,318th spot, a change of -4.56%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 289 in 2000 to 293 in 2010, representing a growth of 1.38%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.11 to 0.10, indicating a decline of -9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #67,318 | -4.56% |
| Count | 289 | 293 | 1.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Limone
When considering the ethnicity of people with the surname Limone, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White. This group saw an increase from 92.39% in 2000 to 93.52% in 2010, a change of 1.22%. The Hispanic population with this surname slightly declined from 5.54% in 2000 to 4.44% in 2010, experiencing a drop of -19.86%. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native within this timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.39% | 93.52% | 1.22% |
| Hispanic | 5.54% | 4.44% | -19.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |