Explore the Family Name Lamme
The meaning of Lamme
Dutch and French (mainly Seine-Maritime): from a short form of the personal name Lambrecht or Lambert. This surname is very rare in France. Some characteristic forenames: French Etienne.
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How common is the last name Lamme in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lamme has slightly diminished from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 68,360th most popular surname in the United States with a count of 269 occurrences. By 2010 however, the rank had dropped to 73,666 and the count to 263, a decrease of 7.76% and 2.23% respectively. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #73,666 | -7.76% |
| Count | 269 | 263 | -2.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lamme
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Lamme identify as White. In 2000, this was the case for 95.91% of the individuals and in 2010, this percentage had only marginally decreased to 95.44%. The number of those who identified with two or more races was 2.23% in 2000 but was suppressed in 2010 for privacy concerns. There were no recorded instances of the surname Lamme being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.91% | 95.44% | -0.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.23% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |