Explore the Family Name Lamba
The meaning of Lamba
Indian (Punjab): Jat, Khatri, and Sikh nickname meaning ‘tall’ in Punjabi.
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How common is the last name Lamba in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lamba has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 47,120th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 39,164th spot. This represents a percentage change of approximately 16.88%. The number of individuals with this surname also saw an increase. In 2000, there were 424 individuals bearing this surname, and by 2010, the count had risen to 562, marking an increase of approximately 32.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,120 | #39,164 | 16.88% |
| Count | 424 | 562 | 32.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.19 | 18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lamba
When looking at the ethnic identities associated with the Lamba surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, a major shift towards the Asian/Pacific Islander category can be observed between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, about 71.93% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, and this figure increased to 87.90% by 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as White or Hispanic decreased significantly during this period. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races also dropped from 4.72% in 2000 to 1.96% in 2010. Interestingly, the Black category saw an increase from no representation in 2000 to 2.31% representation in 2010. There was no change in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 71.93% | 87.9% | 22.2% |
| White | 17.45% | 5.87% | -66.36% |
| Black | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.72% | 1.96% | -58.47% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% | 1.96% | -40.61% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |