Explore the Family Name Lambson
The meaning of Lambson
English: patronymic from Lamb 1.
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How common is the last name Lambson in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lambson has markedly increased over a ten-year period from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 31,126 in terms of popularity with 705 recorded instances. However, by 2010, it had climbed to the 26,932nd spot with a count of 901, marking an increase of about 13.47% in rank and 27.8% in occurrences. The proportion of the Lambson surname per 100,000 people also rose by 19.23%, moving from 0.26 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,126 | #26,932 | 13.47% |
| Count | 705 | 901 | 27.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.31 | 19.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lambson
The same Decennial U.S. Census data gives insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Lambson surname. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native bearing this surname. However, the percentage of those identified as White decreased slightly from 88.65% to 86.79%. There was a significant increase in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, up from 2.98% to 4.66%. Individuals associating themselves with two or more races also saw their numbers grow from 1.84% to 2.66%. On the contrary, the percentage of those identified as Black experienced a decrease from 5.11% to 4.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.65% | 86.79% | -2.1% |
| Hispanic | 2.98% | 4.66% | 56.38% |
| Black | 5.11% | 4.22% | -17.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 2.66% | 44.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |