Explore the Family Name Lambkin
The meaning of Lambkin
English (Kent): from the Middle English and Flemish personal name Lambkin, a pet form of the personal name Lamb or Lambert.
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How common is the last name Lambkin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lambkin has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Lambkin ranked 81,700 in popularity and had a count of 215, with a proportion of 0.08 per 100k people. However, by 2010, its rank had fallen to 90,853, with a count of 203 and a proportion of 0.07 per 100k people. This represents an overall change of -11.2% in rank, -5.58% in count, and -12.5% in proportion.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,700 | #90,853 | -11.2% |
| Count | 215 | 203 | -5.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lambkin
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lambkin, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census, has slightly shifted between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, most bearers of the Lambkin surname identified as White (69.30%), followed by Black (21.86%), and then those identifying with two or more races (6.98%). No one identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, while the majority was still White (61.08%), there was a significant increase in those identifying as Black (35.96%), and no one identified with two or more races. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.3% | 61.08% | -11.86% |
| Black | 21.86% | 35.96% | 64.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 6.98% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |