Explore the Family Name Lammey
The meaning of Lammey
English: variant of Lambie. This surname is also found in Ireland.
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How common is the last name Lammey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Lammey surname maintains a relatively stable popularity rank in the United States from 2000 to 2010. The surname Lammey ranked 46,678th in 2000 and dropped slightly to the 48,347th position by 2010, indicating a modest decrease of 3.58% over the decade. However, the count of people with this surname increased slightly by 1.86%, from 429 in 2000 to 437 by 2010. Therefore, the proportion per 100,000 people of the Lammey surname dipped by 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,678 | #48,347 | -3.58% |
| Count | 429 | 437 | 1.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lammey
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a diverse ethnic identity associated with the Lammey surname. As of 2010, majority of individuals with the Lammey surname identified as White (90.62%), marking a slight increase from 90.21% in 2000. An interesting shift occurred within the Hispanic community, witnessing an 86.70% increase in Lammey bearers from 2.33% in 2000 to 4.35% in 2010. However, those identifying as Black or of two or more races decreased from 2.56% and 2.80% respectively in 2000, to 1.83% for both categories in 2010. The census data also notes the first appearance of the Lammey surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander demographic in 2010. There is no data available for the American Indian and Alaskan Native category for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.21% | 90.62% | 0.45% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 4.35% | 86.7% |
| Two or More Races | 2.8% | 1.83% | -34.64% |
| Black | 2.56% | 1.83% | -28.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |