Find out how popular the last name Lemelle is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Lemelle.

Lemelle, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Lemelle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lemelle in America

Lemelle is the 25187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lemelle surname appeared 984 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Lemelle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lemelle to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Lemelle

The surname LEMELLE has its origins in France, specifically in the region of Normandy, where it first emerged in the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "lemelle," which referred to a thin piece of metal or a blade. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname associated with metalworkers or bladesmiths.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LEMELLE surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Lemele" and "Lemel," indicating its Norman origins.

During the Middle Ages, the LEMELLE family established themselves as landowners and minor nobility in the Normandy region. Several members of the family were mentioned in various medieval records, including charters and legal documents. For instance, Raoul LEMELLE was documented as a landowner in the village of Rouen in the late 12th century.

As the LEMELLE family grew in prominence, they began to spread to other parts of France and beyond. By the 14th century, branches of the family had settled in regions such as Brittany and Île-de-France. One notable figure from this era was Jean LEMELLE, a renowned architect who contributed to the construction of several churches and cathedrals in Paris during the reign of King Charles V (1364-1380).

In the 16th century, the LEMELLE surname gained further recognition with the birth of Pierre LEMELLE (1515-1589), a French poet and humanist scholar. His works, which included sonnets and odes celebrating the Renaissance, earned him a reputation as one of the most celebrated literary figures of his time.

Another prominent figure bearing the LEMELLE surname was François LEMELLE (1672-1737), a French explorer and cartographer. He was part of an expedition that mapped the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico, contributing to the exploration and colonization of the Americas by the French.

As the LEMELLE family continued to spread across Europe and the New World, they left their mark in various fields, including the arts, sciences, and military. One such example is Marie-Anne LEMELLE (1756-1824), a French painter renowned for her portraits and historical scenes, which were exhibited at the prestigious Paris Salon.

Throughout its long history, the LEMELLE surname has maintained its connection to its Norman roots, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the region from which it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lemelle

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Lemelle.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Lemelle was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Lemelle has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Lemelle was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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