Explore the Family Name Lamphear
The meaning of Lamphear
Welsh and English: variant of Lanfear.
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How common is the last name Lamphear in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lamphear has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 33,292 in popularity, which dropped to 35,096 by 2010, representing a change of -5.42%. The total count of individuals with this surname also dropped slightly from 647 to 642, marking a -0.77% change. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by -8.33%, from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,292 | #35,096 | -5.42% |
| Count | 647 | 642 | -0.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lamphear
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those with the Lamphear surname between 2000 and 2010. The largest change was seen in the Hispanic community, with an increase of 146.76%, rising from 1.39% to 3.43%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races also rose from 1.24% to 2.02%, a change of 62.90%. However, there was a slight decrease in the number of white individuals, falling from 95.21% to 93.30%. There were no Asian/Pacific Islanders or Black individuals reported with this surname in either year, while American Indian and Alaskan Native representation fell to zero in 2010 after being at 1.55% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.21% | 93.3% | -2.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 3.43% | 146.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 2.02% | 62.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.55% | 0% | 0% |