Explore the Family Name Lamparter
The meaning of Lamparter
German: nickname for a banker or moneylender, derived from the ethnic name Lamparten ‘Lombardy’ (see Lombard). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Bernd, Lutz.
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How common is the last name Lamparter in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lamparter has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 57,406th most common surname and had 332 occurrences. By 2010, its rank fell to the 60,960th spot while its count decreased marginally to 330, reflecting a 0.6% change. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also dropped by 8.33%, going from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #60,960 | -6.19% |
| Count | 332 | 330 | -0.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lamparter
From an ethnic identity perspective, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Lamparter identify as White. In 2000, 98.19% of Lamparters identified as such, with a minor decrease to 97.88% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.19% | 97.88% | -0.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |