Explore the Family Name Lamper
The meaning of Lamper
1. Dutch, Slovak, and Slovenian: from the personal name Lampert, a variant of Lambert. 2. English (Sussex): variant of Lampert.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lamper in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lamper has decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 58849th most popular surname in America, but by 2010, it had dropped down to the 66371st spot, marking a decrease of approximately 12.78%. The number of people with this surname also fell from 322 to 298 during this timespan, indicating a reduction of about 7.45%. Moreover, the proportion of people named Lamper per 100,000 decreased by 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,849 | #66,371 | -12.78% |
| Count | 322 | 298 | -7.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lamper
In terms of ethnicity, the Lamper surname is predominantly associated with individuals of White descent, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 94.41% of Lampers were White, although this proportion slightly dropped to 93.62% by 2010. There was a small increase in the percentage of Lampers who identify as Hispanic, from 2.48% in 2000 to 2.68% in 2010. Additionally, there was an uptick in the number of Lampers identifying as having two or more races, going up from 1.86% in 2000 to 2.35% in 2010. No Lampers identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.41% | 93.62% | -0.84% |
| Hispanic | 2.48% | 2.68% | 8.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 2.35% | 26.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |