Explore the Family Name Lambie
The meaning of Lambie
Scottish: from the Old Norse personal name Lambi, from lamb ‘lamb’. There is no evidence that it can derive from the placename Lamby in Cardiff.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lambie in the United States?
The surname "Lambie" has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 25,754 in terms of popularity and by 2010, its rank had slipped to 27,204 — a drop of 5.63%. The count of people with this surname also fell from 898 to 889 during this period, a decrease of 1.0%. The proportion of individuals named Lambie per 100,000 people also saw a decline, going from 0.33 in 2000 to 0.3 in 2010, a drop of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,754 | #27,204 | -5.63% |
| Count | 898 | 889 | -1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.3 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lambie
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals carrying the surname "Lambie" identify as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 93.99% in 2000 to 91.79% in 2010. During the same time span, there were increases in the percentages identifying as Two or more races, Hispanic, and Black. Specifically, the percentage identifying as Two or more races rose dramatically by 174.36%, from 0.78% to 2.14%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.34% to 1.91%, an increase of 42.54%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those who identify as Black moved up from 2.90% to 3.82%, marking a 31.72% rise. No changes were observed within the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.99% | 91.79% | -2.34% |
| Black | 2.9% | 3.82% | 31.72% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 2.14% | 174.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.91% | 42.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |