Explore the Family Name Lamke
The meaning of Lamke
North German: from a pet form of Lambert.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lamke in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lamke has experienced a slight drop in popularity over the last couple of decades. In 2000, Lamke was ranked 36,716th most popular surname, whereas in 2010, it dropped to the 38,439th position, marking a decline of approximately 4.69%. The number of people bearing the surname Lamke, however, saw a slight increase from 574 in 2000 to 576 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 0.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,716 | #38,439 | -4.69% |
| Count | 574 | 576 | 0.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lamke
On the matter of ethnicity, the Lamke surname shows some changes based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. Although the majority of individuals with the Lamke surname identified as White (falling slightly from 97.56% in 2000 to 95.66% in 2010), there were notable increases in other ethnic identities. Those identifying as Hispanic grew from 1.22% to 1.56%. Furthermore, the census data recorded a rise in those identifying with two or more races, which increased by 59.77%, from 0.87% in 2000 to 1.39% in 2010. However, no Lamkes identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.56% | 95.66% | -1.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 1.56% | 27.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0.87% | 1.39% | 59.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |