Explore the Family Name Lamonte
The meaning of Lamonte
Scottish: variant of Lamont.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lamonte in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lamonte saw a modest decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 21,590 in 2000 to 25,272 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 17.05%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also fell by 12.97%, from 1,126 in 2000 to just 980 a decade later. This resulted in the proportion per 100k people dropping by 21.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,590 | #25,272 | -17.05% |
| Count | 1,126 | 980 | -12.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.33 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lamonte
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census gives an insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lamonte. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. However, in 2010, these groups did emerge with a slight representation. Those identifying as White made up the majority of the Lamonte surname holders, though their percentage decreased slightly from 87.66% in 2000 to 85% in 2010. The Hispanic group saw a small increase, from 3.64% to 4.18%, while the Black community experienced a notable increase in representation, from 5.42% to 8.16%. Those identifying with two or more races were represented in 2000 but not in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.66% | 85% | -3.03% |
| Black | 5.42% | 8.16% | 50.55% |
| Hispanic | 3.64% | 4.18% | 14.84% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.95% | 0% | 0% |