Explore the Family Name Bamber
The meaning of Bamber
English: 1. habitational name from Bamber Bridge in Walton le Dale, Lancashire, probably named with Old English bēam ‘tree trunk, beam’ + brycg ‘bridge’. 2. habitational name from Baumber in Lincolnshire, named with the Old English personal name Badda + burh ‘fortified place’. 3. variant of Bambrough.
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How common is the last name Bamber in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bamber experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bamber was the 31,774th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to 34,618th. The number of people with this surname also declined during this period, going from 687 in 2000 to 653 in 2010 – a decrease of about 5 percent. This trend is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which decreased by 12 percent, from 0.25 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,774 | #34,618 | -8.95% |
| Count | 687 | 653 | -4.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bamber
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bamber, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly linked with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, almost 95 percent of those with the surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 93.42 percent in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, rising from 1.75 percent in 2000 to 3.22 percent in 2010. Those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, previously constituting 0.87 percent in 2000, were not recorded in the 2010 census. The percentage for those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.6 percent to 1.07 percent. For the first time, the 2010 data recorded individuals with this surname identifying as Black, at a rate of 1.07 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.76% | 93.42% | -1.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 3.22% | 84% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 1.07% | -33.12% |
| Black | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.87% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |