Explore the Family Name Lamay
The meaning of Lamay
1. Altered form of French Lemay, with the feminine definite article la instead of masculine le (a change that has at least in part been the result of the American English pronunciation). 2. French (mainly Vosges): probably a habitational name from a place called Lamath (recorded as Lamay in the 15th century), in Meurthe-et-Moselle. History: The majority of the American bearers of the surname Lamay are descendants of Michel Lemay from France (see Lemay).
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How common is the last name Lamay in the United States?
The surname Lamay saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Ranked 15,889th in 2000, it moved up to 15,857th in 2010, representing a modest growth of 0.2%. The number of individuals with this surname also rose by 9.16%, from 1,681 to 1,835 during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.62, further illustrating the stability of this surname's popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,889 | #15,857 | 0.2% |
| Count | 1,681 | 1,835 | 9.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lamay
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts among those with the Lamay surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as White remained largely consistent, dropping slightly from 85.43% to 84.74%. However, there was an over 122% surge in those identifying as Hispanic during this time, increasing from 1.67% to 3.71%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 33.33% and 32.30% respectively. The proportion identifying as Black remained stable, experiencing a minor decrease from 5.77% to 5.72%. The group indicating two or more races saw a rise from 2.26% to 2.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.43% | 84.74% | -0.81% |
| Black | 5.77% | 5.72% | -0.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 3.71% | 122.16% |
| Two or More Races | 2.26% | 2.56% | 13.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.27% | 2.18% | -33.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.61% | 1.09% | -32.3% |