2000
#141,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lemonte
A surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from French or Italian and related to "monte" meaning hill or mountain.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Lemonte. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lemonte 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Lemonte in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lemonte, the largest self-reported group is White at 73.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.5%) and Two or More Races (8.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lemonte
The surname LEMONTE has its origins in France, dating back to the early 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "le" meaning "the" and "mont" meaning "hill" or "mountain." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to identify individuals who lived near or on a hill or mountainous area.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the LEMONTE surname can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a medieval manuscript from the 12th century. This document contains several references to individuals bearing the name LEMONTE, indicating that the surname was already in use during that time period.
During the 13th century, the LEMONTE surname appeared in various historical records, such as the Trésor des Chartes, a collection of royal charters and other official documents from the French monarchy. One notable figure from this era was Jean LEMONTE, a nobleman and landowner who lived in the region of Normandy around 1250.
As the LEMONTE family spread across France, variations in spelling emerged, including LEMONTTE, LEMONTIER, and LEMONTEL. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of local scribes who recorded the names.
In the 14th century, the LEMONTE surname gained prominence with the rise of Guillaume LEMONTE, a renowned scholar and theologian from Paris. Born in 1310, Guillaume authored several influential works on theology and philosophy, and his teachings were widely studied throughout Europe.
Another notable figure was Marguerite LEMONTE, a noblewoman who lived in the late 15th century. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for the construction of several churches and monasteries in the region of Burgundy.
During the 16th century, the LEMONTE surname was associated with several prominent families in the French nobility. One such family was the LEMONTES of Champagne, who held significant landholdings and played an important role in the regional politics of the era.
As the LEMONTE surname spread beyond France, it found its way to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. In the 17th century, records show the presence of individuals bearing the LEMONTE name in the Netherlands and England, likely due to migration and trade connections with France.
Throughout its history, the LEMONTE surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including nobility, scholars, artists, and tradespeople. While its origins can be traced back to the hills and mountains of medieval France, the name has become a part of the rich tapestry of surnames found across the globe.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lemonte
Among Census respondents with the surname Lemonte, the largest self-reported group is White at 73.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.5%) and Two or More Races (8.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Lemonte 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 Lemonte surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White73.2% · 82
- Hispanic or Latino12.5% · 14
- Two or more races8.0% · 9
- Black or African American4.5% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lemonte
Lemonte appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-6 bearers (-5.6%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 16,644 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+10 bearers (+9.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,478 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #141,788 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | -6 bearers (-5.6%) | Down 16,644 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.8%) | Up 10,478 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 Lemonte 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 | #158,432 | #147,954 | 6.6% |
| Count | 102 | 112 | 9.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 24.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lemonte bearers went from 102 to 112 (+9.8% change). The surname moved up 10,478 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #147,954.
FAQ
Lemonte surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lemonte?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Lemonte. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Lemonte?
Lemonte ranks #147,954 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 112 people with the surname Lemonte. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), 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 Lemonte.
Has Lemonte become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lemonte went from 102 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 10 (+9.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Lemonte?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lemonte, the largest self-reported group is White at 73.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.5%) and Two or More Races (8.0%). 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 Lemonte in the 2020 Census, accounting for 73.2% (82 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lemonte appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (73.2%), Hispanic (12.5%), Two or More Races (8.0%). 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 Lemonte (2000, 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 Lemonte mean?
A surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from French or Italian and related to "monte" meaning hill or mountain. 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 Lemonte (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 many Americans have the surname Lemonte?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.