Explore the Family Name Lamberty
The meaning of Lamberty
German and French: Latinized (humanistic) patronymic from the personal name Lambert, from Lamberti, the genitive of its Latinized form Lambertus. Compare Lamberti 2. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Ana, Dimas, Jose, Juan, Altagracia, Angel, Blanca, Efrain, Fernando, Jaime, Ramon.
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How common is the last name Lamberty in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lamberty has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 27,413th in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 32,438th spot, marking an 18.33% drop. The total count of people with this surname also fell from 828 to 709 during this period, representing a 14.37% decrease. Equally, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 22.58%, indicating that fewer people held the Lamberty surname in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,413 | #32,438 | -18.33% |
| Count | 828 | 709 | -14.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.24 | -22.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lamberty
Regarding ethnicity, the Lamberty surname saw some shifts within a decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, most bearers of the name identified as White (60.63%) or Hispanic (37.44%). By 2010, while these remained the two prevalent ethnic identities, their proportions had changed. The percentage of White individuals decreased to 49.37%, while the Hispanic population increased to 47.95%. Interestingly, the data shows no Asian/Pacific Islanders among the Lamberty name bearers in 2010, down from 0.85% in 2000. A new group appeared in 2010, with 0.99% identifying as belonging to two or more races. The proportion of those identifying as Black saw a slight increase from 0.85% to 1.13%. However, there was no change in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.63% | 49.37% | -18.57% |
| Hispanic | 37.44% | 47.95% | 28.07% |
| Black | 0.85% | 1.13% | 32.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.85% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |