Explore the Family Name Lohmeyer
The meaning of Lohmeyer
German: distinguishing name for a farmer (Middle High German meier) who had land in a wooded area (see Loh 1).
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How common is the last name Lohmeyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lohmeyer has experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 22,870 and dropped to 24,260 in 2010, marking a -6.08% change. The count of individuals with this surname also diminished marginally from 1,045 in 2000 to 1,034 in 2010, suggesting a -1.05% change. There was a -10.26% change in the proportion per 100k people bearing the surname over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,870 | #24,260 | -6.08% |
| Count | 1,045 | 1,034 | -1.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.35 | -10.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lohmeyer
In regards to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that those with the Lohmeyer surname predominantly identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease from 97.03% in 2000 to 95.36% in 2010. The data also reveals a notable increase in Hispanic identification, from 1.44% in 2000 to 2.42% in 2010. A small percentage of Lohmeyers identify with two or more races, with a 26.09% increase over the decade. Meanwhile, no Lohmeyers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, there was a very minor presence in the Asian/Pacific Islander category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.03% | 95.36% | -1.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 2.42% | 68.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.45% | 26.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |