Explore the Family Name Lamboy
The meaning of Lamboy
1. Hispanic (Puerto Rico): possibly of French origin (see 2 below). Compare Laboy. 2. French (Normandy): from a pet form of the personal name Lambert, or a habitational name from some minor place so named. This surname is also found in Germany, from where it was brought to the US. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Juan, Aida, Carlos, Cristobal, Dominga, Eladio, Eliud, Fermin, Gaspar, Jose, Juanita, Luis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lamboy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lamboy has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname improved from 27150 in 2000 to 24483 in 2010, marking an increase of 9.82 percent. In terms of count, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 838 in 2000 to 1022 in 2010, a growth of 21.96 percent. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also grew by 12.9 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,150 | #24,483 | 9.82% |
| Count | 838 | 1,022 | 21.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.35 | 12.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lamboy
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lamboy. According to the 2010 census, the majority of individuals with this surname identify as Hispanic, accounting for 83.37 percent of the population, up from 80.91 percent in 2000. There was a decrease in the proportion identifying as White and Black, from 16.23 percent to 14.38 percent and from 1.19 percent to 0.98 percent respectively. While the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 50.42 percent, individuals identifying with two or more races appeared for the first time in 2010, at 0.68 percent. Meanwhile, there were no changes in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 80.91% | 83.37% | 3.04% |
| White | 16.23% | 14.38% | -11.4% |
| Black | 1.19% | 0.98% | -17.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.19% | 0.59% | -50.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |