Explore the Family Name Lamers
The meaning of Lamers
North German and Dutch: variant of Lammers. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhardt, Gottfried, Klaus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lamers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lamers saw slight shifts in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 21,323rd and seen on 1,145 individuals, accounting for approximately 0.42 per 100k people. By 2010, it had slipped slightly in rank to 21,633 but increased in count to 1,205 individuals, resulting in a proportion of about 0.41 per 100k people. This shows a decrease in rank by 1.45% but an increase in count by 5.24% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,323 | #21,633 | -1.45% |
| Count | 1,145 | 1,205 | 5.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.41 | -2.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lamers
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lamers also experienced minor changes during the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, almost all (98.43%) of those with this surname identified as White, with a small percentage (0.70%) identifying with two or more races. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. In 2010, the majority still identified as White (97.93%), but there was a tiny rise in those identifying as Hispanic (1.08%), and a slight decrease in those identifying with two or more races (0.66%). The other categories remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.43% | 97.93% | -0.51% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% | 0.66% | -5.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |