Explore the Family Name Lambiase
The meaning of Lambiase
Italian (southern): habitational name from a place called Lampasi, in Catanzaro province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Angelo, Gilda, Stefano.
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How common is the last name Lambiase in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lambiase has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 40,552nd most common surname, and by 2010, it had fallen to the 41,100th rank, indicating a 1.35% drop. However, despite the dip in ranking, the total count of people with the Lambiase surname actually increased from 508 to 530 during this same period, representing a growth of 4.33%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 5.26%, from 0.19 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,552 | #41,100 | -1.35% |
| Count | 508 | 530 | 4.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lambiase
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Lambiase surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly White. In 2000, about 97.83% of those identified as Lambiase were White, which slightly declined to 94.53% in 2010. There was no recorded change in Asian/Pacific Islander or those identifying as two or more races between these years. Additionally, there were no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals recorded with this surname. Interestingly, there was an emergence of Hispanic identity within this surname group, going from 0% in 2000 to 4.15% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.83% | 94.53% | -3.37% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.98% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |