Explore the Family Name Lamon
The meaning of Lamon
1. Irish: altered form of Lemon. 2. Scottish and northern Irish: altered form of Lamont. 3. French: variant of Lamont.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lamon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lamon ranked 14,778th in popularity in the year 2000 and then slightly dropped to 15,074th in 2010, showing a minor decrease of 2%. The number of individuals carrying the Lamon surname increased from 1,843 in 2000 to 1,957 in 2010, recording a growth rate of 6.19%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decline from 0.68 to 0.66, a decrease of 2.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,778 | #15,074 | -2% |
| Count | 1,843 | 1,957 | 6.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.66 | -2.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lamon
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Lamon surname identified as White, making up 85.95% in 2000 and 82.27% in 2010, showing a decrease of 4.28%. The second largest group identified as Black, representing 8.36% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 8.74% by 2010. The Hispanic population among the Lamons showed significant growth, jumping from 2.77% to 4.14%, an increase of 49.46%. Similarly, those identifying as Two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw substantial increases, rising by 123.68% and 102.63% respectively. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander representation also increased slightly from 1.41% to 1.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.95% | 82.27% | -4.28% |
| Black | 8.36% | 8.74% | 4.55% |
| Hispanic | 2.77% | 4.14% | 49.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 2.55% | 123.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.41% | 1.53% | 8.51% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.38% | 0.77% | 102.63% |