Explore the Family Name Lampi
The meaning of Lampi
Finnish: ornamental name from lampi ‘pond’, adopted as a hereditary surname in the late 19th and early 20th centuries (following the trend set by Lampinen) in western and southern Finland (compare Laine 4). In the US, it is also found as a shortened form of other Finnish surnames containing the element lampi, such as Sankilampi. Some characteristic forenames: Finnish Toivo, Armas, Olavi, Rauno, Reino, Taisto, Tauno, Urho, Wilho.
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How common is the last name Lampi in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lampi saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 39,378 to 44,270, a change of -12.42%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased by -7.6%, from 526 in 2000 to 486 in 2010. This led to a decline in the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.19 to 0.16, showing a -15.79% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,378 | #44,270 | -12.42% |
| Count | 526 | 486 | -7.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lampi
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reports that the majority of individuals carrying the Lampi surname identified as White, accounting for 96.58% in 2000 and 94.86% in 2010, marking a slight decrease of -1.78%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed the most significant growth, increasing by 62.63% from 1.90% in 2000 to 3.09% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more ethnicities also increased, rising by 26.32% from 1.14% in 2000 to 1.44% in 2010. There were no changes reported in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.58% | 94.86% | -1.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 3.09% | 62.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 1.44% | 26.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |