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UK surname

Lemoine

A French toponymic surname indicating someone from Le Maine, a former province in northwest France.

In the 1881 census there were 30 people recorded with the Lemoine surname, ranking it #29,363 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 118, ranked #27,873, up from #29,363 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Liverpool, Maidstone and Hyndburn.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lemoine is 118 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 293.3%.

1881 census count

30

Ranked #29,363

Modern count

118

2016, ranked #27,873

Peak year

2016

118 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Lemoine had 30 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #29,363 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 118 in 2016, ranked #27,873.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 58 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Lemoine surname distribution map

The map shows where the Lemoine surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Lemoine surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Lemoine over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 21 #29,550
1861 historical 25 #30,804
1881 historical 30 #29,363
1891 historical 39 #31,257
1901 historical 55 #28,064
1911 historical 58 #27,001
1997 modern 73 #30,306
1998 modern 92 #28,680
1999 modern 95 #28,465
2000 modern 86 #29,484
2001 modern 81 #29,828
2002 modern 84 #29,982
2003 modern 74 #31,091
2004 modern 74 #31,306
2005 modern 76 #31,267
2006 modern 89 #30,027
2007 modern 85 #30,954
2008 modern 85 #31,247
2009 modern 94 #30,538
2010 modern 107 #29,153
2011 modern 104 #29,424
2012 modern 109 #28,689
2013 modern 115 #28,176
2014 modern 114 #28,608
2015 modern 112 #28,809
2016 modern 118 #27,873

Geography

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Where Lemoines are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Liverpool, Maidstone, Hyndburn and Southend-on-Sea. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Liverpool 019 Liverpool
2 Maidstone 003 Maidstone
3 Hyndburn 009 Hyndburn
4 Liverpool 012 Liverpool
5 Southend-on-Sea 017 Southend-on-Sea

Forenames

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First names often paired with Lemoine

These lists show first names that appear often with the Lemoine surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Lemoine

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Lemoine, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Lemoine surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Lemoine household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Lemoine is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Lemoine is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Lemoine falls in decile 7 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

7
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Lemoine is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Lemoine, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Lemoine

The surname LEMOINE has its origins in France, and is believed to have first emerged in the northern regions of the country during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. It is derived from the Old French words "le moine," meaning "the monk," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived or worked in a monastery.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Chartularium Monasterii Beatae Mariae de Regali Monte, a 13th-century manuscript containing records of the Cistercian abbey of Royaumont in the Île-de-France region. This document mentions a individual named Petrus le Moine, who was likely associated with the abbey in some capacity.

The LEMOINE surname may also have geographical origins, potentially referring to someone from a place named Lemoine or a similar variant. For instance, there is a commune called Lémoine in the department of Ille-et-Vilaine in Brittany, which could have served as the source of the name.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the LEMOINE surname. One such figure was François LEMOINE (1688-1737), a French playwright and librettist who authored numerous works for the Comédie-Française and the Opéra-Comique in Paris.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Pierre LEMOINE (1602-1671), a French mathematician and philosopher who made significant contributions to the study of cycloids and is credited with developing the concept of the "lemoine point" in triangle geometry.

In the realm of art, Émile LEMOINE (1840-1912) was a French painter and engraver known for his landscapes and portraits, many of which were exhibited at the Paris Salon.

The name also has ties to the world of literature, with the French writer and critic Jules LEMOINE (1823-1908) being a notable figure. He was a member of the Académie Française and authored several works on literature and criticism.

Additionally, the French historian and archaeologist Albert LEMOINE (1838-1913) made significant contributions to the study of ancient Roman history and archaeology, particularly through his excavations and research in the Meuse Valley region.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the LEMOINE surname who have left their mark on various fields throughout history, highlighting the rich heritage and legacy associated with this name of French origin.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Lemoine families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lemoine surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 14 Lemoines recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.22x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 14 4.22x
Channel Islands 6 61.04x
Sussex 4 7.16x
Cambridgeshire 3 14.29x
Somerset 3 5.62x
Gloucestershire 1 1.54x
Hampshire 1 1.47x
Nottinghamshire 1 2.24x
Surrey 1 0.62x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bromley London in Middlesex leads with 9 Lemoines recorded in 1881 and an index of 123.46x.

Place Total Index
Bromley London 9 123.46x
St Helier 6 187.50x
Hastings St Leonards 4 487.80x
Bassingbourn 3 967.74x
Portishead 3 750.00x
St Marylebone London 2 11.30x
Clifton 1 30.40x
Hammersmith London 1 12.24x
Lambeth 1 3.46x
Nottingham St Mary 1 8.65x
Shoreditch London 1 6.96x
South Stoneham 1 68.03x
St Andrew Holborn London 1 69.44x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Lemoine surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Maria 3
Amelia 2
Ada 1
Alice 1
Augustine 1
Caroline 1
Catherine 1
Clemence 1
Eliza 1
Emily 1
Emma 1
Georgenia 1
Helen 1
Laura 1
Lavinia 1
Leontine 1
Madaline 1
Stephanie 1
Therise 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Lemoine surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Charles 3
Alfred 2
Albert 1
Alphonse 1
Edward 1
Frederick 1
Harold 1
Lewis 1
St. 1

FAQ

Lemoine surname: questions and answers

How common was the Lemoine surname in 1881?

In 1881, 30 people were recorded with the Lemoine surname. That placed it at #29,363 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Lemoine surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 118 in 2016. That gives Lemoine a modern rank of #27,873.

What does the Lemoine surname mean?

A French toponymic surname indicating someone from Le Maine, a former province in northwest France.

What does the Lemoine map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Lemoine bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.