2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Lemonis
A Greek surname derived from the word "lemon", possibly denoting an association with the citrus fruit.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Lemonis. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lemonis surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Lemonis in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lemonis, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Black (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lemonis
The surname Lemonis originates from Greece, dating back to the Byzantine era. It is derived from the Greek word "lemon," which refers to the citrus fruit known for its sour taste and yellow color. The name suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been involved in the cultivation or trade of lemons.
Lemonis is a relatively rare surname, and there are few historical records that mention it explicitly. However, variations of the name, such as Lemonidis or Lemonides, can be found in some ancient Greek texts and manuscripts from the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Lemonis was Georgios Lemonis, a Greek merchant who lived in the 16th century. He was known for his trade ventures in the Mediterranean region, particularly in the export of citrus fruits and other agricultural products from Greece.
In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Alexandros Lemonis gained recognition as a renowned scholar and philosopher. He was born in Athens in 1720 and studied at the University of Padua in Italy. Lemonis made significant contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics, and his works were widely read and discussed among intellectual circles of the time.
Another notable individual with the surname Lemonis was Eleni Lemonis, a Greek painter and artist who lived in the late 19th century. Born in Corfu in 1856, she is celebrated for her vibrant depictions of Greek landscapes and traditional village life. Her works are currently housed in several museums and private collections across Greece.
During the early 20th century, a Greek politician named Dimitrios Lemonis served as a member of the Hellenic Parliament, representing the island of Crete. He was actively involved in the negotiations for the unification of Crete with mainland Greece and played a crucial role in the island's eventual integration into the Greek state in 1913.
Another prominent figure with the surname Lemonis was Georgios Lemonis, a Greek archaeologist who lived between 1880 and 1964. He was known for his extensive excavations and research on ancient Greek sites, particularly in the Peloponnese region. Lemonis made significant contributions to the study of Greek history and culture through his archaeological discoveries and publications.
While the surname Lemonis is not among the most common in Greece, it has a rich history and is associated with notable individuals who have made their mark in various fields, from commerce and academia to the arts and politics.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lemonis
Among Census respondents with the surname Lemonis, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Black (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Lemonis bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Lemonis surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.7% · 99
- Two or more races3.7% · 4
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lemonis
Lemonis appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+8 bearers (+8.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,040 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+8.0%) | Up 10,040 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Lemonis surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #160,975 | #150,935 | 6.2% |
| Count | 100 | 108 | 8.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 20.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lemonis bearers went from 100 to 108 (+8.0% change). The surname moved up 10,040 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #150,935.
FAQ
Lemonis surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lemonis?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Lemonis. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Lemonis?
Lemonis ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Lemonis. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Lemonis.
Has Lemonis become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lemonis went from 100 recorded bearers to 108. That is an increase of 8 (+8.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Lemonis?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lemonis, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Black (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lemonis in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lemonis appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.7%), Two or More Races (3.7%), Black (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Lemonis (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Lemonis mean?
A Greek surname derived from the word "lemon", possibly denoting an association with the citrus fruit. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Lemonis (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Lemonis?
Want to know how common the surname Lemonis is? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.