Explore the Family Name Lambdin
The meaning of Lambdin
1. English: habitational name from The Lambdens in Ufton Nervet (Berks) or Lambden in Pluckley (Kent). 2. English: from Lambden in Greenlaw, Berwickshire.
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How common is the last name Lambdin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lambdin saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 15,558 in terms of prevalence, but it slipped to 16,238 by 2010, representing a decrease of 4.37%. However, the actual count of people with this last name increased from 1,726 to 1,778 during the same period, which is an increase of 3.01%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell slightly from 0.64 to 0.6.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,558 | #16,238 | -4.37% |
| Count | 1,726 | 1,778 | 3.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.6 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lambdin
When it comes to ethnicity, the most significant change in the Lambdin surname group as per the Decennial U.S. Census data was in the "Two or more races" category, which saw an increase of 143.48% from 0.46 to 1.12. The White ethnic identity remained the most prevalent, despite a slight decrease from 97.05 in 2000 to 95.61 in 2010. The Hispanic population also noted a growth of 42.59% from 1.62 to 2.31. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander appeared in 2010 for the first time with a proportion of 0.51. There were no reported changes among Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native populations.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.05% | 95.61% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 2.31% | 42.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0.46% | 1.12% | 143.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.52% | 0% | 0% |