Explore the Family Name Lampinen
The meaning of Lampinen
Finnish: ornamental name from lampi ‘pond’ (compare Lampi) + the surname suffix -nen, adopted in the late 19th century primarily by Finns without surnames in central and southern Finland (compare Virtanen). In eastern Finland (Savonia), the name has been in a few cases recorded since the 18th century as a habitational name from farms so named, and as such it was also adopted in northern and central Finland and in Ostrobothnia in the 19th century.
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How common is the last name Lampinen in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lampinen saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 51,119 and slipped to 51,610 by 2010, representing a change of -0.96%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.22%, from 383 to 403 during the same period. The proportion of individuals with the Lampinen surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,119 | #51,610 | -0.96% |
| Count | 383 | 403 | 5.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lampinen
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Lampinen surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 98.69% of those with the surname identified as White, and while this percentage decreased to 97.27% by 2010, it still represents a significant majority. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native did not register any significant presence. The Hispanic population with the Lampinen surname showed a minor increase, registering at 1.49% in 2010 from zero in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.69% | 97.27% | -1.44% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |