Explore the Family Name Lamison
The meaning of Lamison
English: patronymic from Lamb 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lamison in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lamison has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 44,738 with a count of 452 individuals in the United States carrying this surname. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 52,169 and the count to 398, representing a decline of 16.61% in ranking and 11.95% in count. The proportion per 100,000 also fell by 23.53%, indicating that fewer people adopted or were born into this surname over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,738 | #52,169 | -16.61% |
| Count | 452 | 398 | -11.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.13 | -23.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lamison
The ethnic identity associated with the Lamison surname has seen some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group identifying as Lamison is of White ethnicity, accounting for 77.88% in 2000 and 76.38% in 2010, showing a slight decrease in representation. Those of Black descent represent the second-largest group, though their percentage dropped from 19.47% to 17.09% in the same period. The proportion of individuals with two or more races increased significantly, climbing from 1.33% to 2.51%. Notably, the census reported the emergence of a Hispanic group at 1.76% among those bearing the surname in 2010. No Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname were recorded in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.88% | 76.38% | -1.93% |
| Black | 19.47% | 17.09% | -12.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 2.51% | 88.72% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |