Explore the Family Name Lommel
The meaning of Lommel
Flemish and Dutch (Van Lommel); German and Walloon: habitational name from a place called Lommel in Limburg (Belgium).
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How common is the last name Lommel in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lommel has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,317th, but by 2010, it had climbed to 66,754th, reflecting a modest 0.84% change. The actual count of individuals with the Lommel surname increased from 274 to 296 during this period, denoting an 8.03% growth. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #66,754 | 0.84% |
| Count | 274 | 296 | 8.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lommel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Lommel identify as White. This group represented 98.91% in 2000, which slightly decreased to 96.62% in 2010. The most notable change occurred within the Hispanic community, where there was no representation in 2000, but by 2010, they comprised 2.70% of those bearing the Lommel surname. Ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those identifying with two or more races showed no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.91% | 96.62% | -2.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.7% | 0% |
| 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% |