Explore the Family Name Lommen
The meaning of Lommen
1. Dutch: habitational name from Lomm in the province of Limburg. 2. Norwegian: variant of Lomen. This surname is no longer found in Norway.
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How common is the last name Lommen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lommen has seen a slight shift in popularity. In 2000, it ranked as the 57,252nd most popular surname, falling to 60,196th by 2010. This represents a negative change of 5.14%. The count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 333 in 2000 to 335 in 2010, a growth rate of 0.6%. The proportion per 100k people decreased by 8.33%, indicating that while the absolute number of people with the surname Lommen grew, its relative popularity declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #60,196 | -5.14% |
| Count | 333 | 335 | 0.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lommen
The ethnicity associated with the surname Lommen also experienced minor changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The vast majority of individuals identified as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 98.20% in 2000 to 97.01% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or of two or more races reported in either year. Notably, there was a new representation in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.2% | 97.01% | -1.21% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |