Explore the Family Name Lamott
The meaning of Lamott
Altered form of French Lamothe or Lamotte. History: This surname is listed along with its original form La Motte in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lamott in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lamott has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lamott was ranked 52,403rd most common surname with a count of 372 instances per 100,000 people. By 2010, it had risen to the 49,177th position with 428 instances per 100,000 people. This represents a growth of approximately 6.16% in the ranking and a 15.05% increase in its prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,403 | #49,177 | 6.16% |
| Count | 372 | 428 | 15.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lamott
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lamott according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the largest proportion identifies as White, accounting for 89.52% in 2000 and diminishing slightly to 82.94% by 2010. The Black ethnicity saw a rise from 7.53% in 2000 to 9.35% in 2010, representing an increase of 24.17%. Meanwhile, no instances were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander or those of two or more races in both years. Notably, individuals identifying as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native emerged in 2010, with proportions of 2.80% and 2.34%, respectively. These figures were not present in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.52% | 82.94% | -7.35% |
| Black | 7.53% | 9.35% | 24.17% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.8% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |