Explore the Family Name Lampa

The meaning of Lampa

1. Polish: unexplained. 2. Swedish: from German Lampe. 3. Swedish: soldier’s name, apparently from lampa ‘lamp’. 4. Italian: from the female form of the personal name Lampo. 5. Italian: nickname or metonymic occupational name from lampa ‘lamp’. 6. Hispanic (mainly Philippines): metonymic occupational name from Spanish lampa ‘hoe’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Emilio, Jose, Josefina, Teresita, Wilfrido.

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How common is the last name Lampa in the United States?

According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lampa has seen a slight decrease in its popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 57,090th most popular in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to 58,042nd. However, while the rank decreased slightly, the actual count of individuals bearing the Lampa surname saw a rise of 4.79%, going from 334 people in 2000 to 350 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.12.

20002010Change
Rank#57,090#58,042-1.67%
Count3343504.79%
Proportion per 100k0.120.120%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lampa

In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Lampa surname is most commonly found among Asian/Pacific Islander and White communities. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of individuals with the Lampa surname who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 48.2% to 52%. During the same period, those identifying as White saw a decrease from 47.01% to 39.43%. There was a significant increase in the Hispanic representation among those with the Lampa surname, going from 2.1% in 2000 to 4.29% in 2010, marking a change of 104.29%. The number of people identifying as two or more races also increased by 48.7%, from 2.69% in 2000 to 4% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.

20002010Change
Asian/Pacific Islander48.2%52%7.88%
White47.01%39.43%-16.12%
Hispanic2.1%4.29%104.29%
Two or More Races2.69%4%48.7%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%